Nate Diaz sent out a bombshell on social media today when he tweeted out that USADA had found an adverse finding in a drug test and is therefore out of next week’s showdown with Jorge Masvidal on November 2nd in New York. The news, which has yet to be confirmed by USADA or the UFC […]
Zuffa files Reply Brief seeking to include Silva testimony in Antitrust Lawsuit
Zuffa has filed its Reply Brief in its hopes of Judge Richard Boulware changing his mind with admitting testimony of Joe Silva in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit. During the evidentiary hearing of Joe Silva, Zuffa attorneys attempted to ask the former matchmaker about “wage share” but was shut down by Plaintiffs who objected to the […]
New responsibilities, newborn child and new Bellator contract, Nick Newell looks to keep momentum going
With a 10-month-old boy at home, two gyms to manage and training for an upcoming fight, Nick Newell is a busy man. Yet, with all that’s going on, he’s embracing the responsibilities of being a new father. Newell (16-2 overall, 1-0 in Bellator) is on the main card of this week’s Bellator 232 event against […]
Top Rank Boxing on Friday draws 635,000 on ESPN
Top Rank Boxing on Friday night drew 635,000 viewers for its event on ESPN. The event featured light heavyweights Artur Beterbiev and Alex Gvozdyk. Beterbiev called FIGHT in Round 🔟😮 After going the distance, an overwhelming 10th round made Beterbiev THE man to beat in the Light Heavyweight division. #BeterbievNail pic.twitter.com/zk90hcmGcp — Top Rank Boxing […]
UFC Fight Night Boston main card draws 805K viewers Friday night
The UFC Boston card on Friday night drew 805,000 viewers on ESPN2 Friday night according to Nielsen per ShowBuzz Daily. The Prelims drew 396,000 viewers for its 3-hour telecast prior to the main card. The Prelims began at 6pm ET and 3pm on the west coast. According to ShowBuzz Daily it drew 0.13 in the […]