UFC Mexico City took place Saturday night with a Fight of the Night featuring strawweights Carla Esparza and Alexa Grasso. The former inaugural women’s strawweight champion earned a majority decision in the entertaining fight that earned $50,000 for each. Additionally, featherweight Steven Peterson’s spinning backfist of Martin Bravo earned him a Performance Bonus and maybe […]
BMF Belt being made; The Rock set to present winner
The BMF belt is a real thing as Dana White confirmed that the belt will be awarded to the winner of the Jorge Masvidal-Nate Diaz winner at UFC 244 on November 2nd. White told TMZ Sports that the belt is being manufactured and will cost around $50,000 to make. In addition, The Rock, Dwayne Johnson […]
NXT Episode 1 on USA Network draws 1.179M viewers
The debut of WWE’s NXT on the USA Network Wednesday night drew 1.179 million viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. It was the first show on cable television for the WWE-owned “developmental” roster of sports entertainers. The debut gets a head start on the debut of the new AEW wrestling promotion that will be shown […]
DAZN signs first U.S. distribution deal with Comcast
The Sports Business Daily reports that DAZN has signed with Comcast for the digital platform’s first U.S. distribution deal. Those wishing to watch DAZN still must subscribe separately from their Comcast contract. According to the report, DAZN will be available for Comcast internet customers that use the Xfinity Flex box for streaming apps as well […]
UFC lends support to new Trump Administrative initiative for National Endowment for Youth Sports
The Sports Business Daily reports that the Trump Administration is rolling out a national youth sports strategy initiative which includes the UFC as one of its backers. The National Fitness Foundation will oversee the initiative. The program will be funded by a legacy endowment with a goal of raising $100M to provide grants intended to […]