Jon Jones will defend his UFC Light Heavyweight title against Dominick Reyes on February 8th in Houston, Texas. The announcement made by Dana White to ESPN reflects the promotion’s choice of Reyes over Corey Anderson. Reyes earned a first-round KO over Chris Weidman this past October at UFC on ESPN 6. Anderson had a defining […]
Floyd announces return, could it be with Zuffa Boxing?
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. announced on social media that he would be coming out of retirement. The announcement coincided with photos of himself and Dana White sitting courtside at a Los Angeles Clippers game. Perhaps the two just trolling the combat sports industry. Or, Floyd may be giving Zuffa Boxing a boost with lending his name […]
Three PFL fighters in playoffs fail NAC drug tests
ESPN reports that Glaico Franca, Luis Rafael Laurentino and Ramsey Nijem failed drug tests and could be disciplined by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. All 3 participated in the PFL playoffs. Franca and Laurentino tested positive for the banned steroid stnozolol and Nijem tested positive for marijuana. The fighters had their temporary suspensions extended by […]
WWE NXT edges out AEW for first time in head-to-head
WWE NXT on the USA Network edged out AEW on TNT for the first time in its head-to-head battle on Wednesday night. AEW still won the overall battle in most demos with the exception of the over 50 demographic. WWE on NXT drew 916,000 viewers while AEW drew 893,000 viewers. The A18-49 demo was close […]
Report: Ad buyers frustrated with lack of data from UFC on ESPN+, DAZN programming
According to a report from Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand advertisers are growing weary of the unknown viewership numbers that are watching online content such as the UFC on ESPN+. The concern may lead to a demand from advertisers to provide solid numbers for specific program for direct-to-consumer platforms. At a National Association of Broadcasters […]