The final PPV event of the year (and promotion for now) took place on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Dana White announced the attendance at the post-fight press conference. UFC 323 drew 18,603 fans for a gate of $4.7 million. White announced the $50K bonuses which included Petr Yan’s win over Merab Dvalishvili as Fight […]
TNA Wrestling announces new media partner
Earlier this week, AMC (AMC Networks) and TNA (Total Nonstop Action Wrestling) signed a multi-year deal making the wrestling promotion the exclusive US TV home for TNA’s weekly show. TNA’s “Thursday Night iMPACT!” will start airing on AMC starting Thursdays from 9-11pm ET on AMC and the AMC app. The wrestling promotion is experiencing a […]
Tyson letter in support of Ali Revival Act
The initial hearing on the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act takes place on Thursday with a Congressional Hearing set. Presumably, the hearing, entitled “In Their Corner: Creating More Opportunities for American Boxers” will support the passing of the legislation. Former boxing champion, Mike Tyson, has written a letter in support of the Act. The […]
Mike Tyson lends support to Ali Act Revival legislation
Sports Business Journal reports that Mike Tyson supports the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act. The public support comes the same week that there will be a Congressional Hearing on the legislation. According to a letter released on behalf of Tyson, he stated “proposed reforms provide meaningful benefits for fighters.” The letter penned by Tyson (but […]
Volkanovski-Lopes 2 for vacant featherweight title
Dana White announced that Alexander Volkanovski will defend his UFC Featherweight title against Diego Lopes in Australia on January 31 as the main event of UFC 325. Notably, UFC 324 will take place the weekend before in Las Vegas. Volkanovski successfully defended the title against Lopes this past April with a unanimous decision victory at […]