The California State Athletic Commission has disclosed the payouts from Saturday’s event at the Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. Main card fighters Shawn Porter and Yordenis Ugas topped the payouts. Via CSAC: Viktor Slavinskyi $4,000 def Luis May $5,500 Justin Cardona $2,000 def Phillip Bounds $1,800 Jesus Cuellar $40,000 def Carlos Padilla $1,000 […]
PFL secures global partnership with Anheuser Busch In Bev’s Estrella Jalisco
The Professional Fighters’ League announced a multi-year global partnership with Anheuser Busch In-Bev’s Estrella Jalisco brand. It will be the Exclusive Beer Partner of the PFL. Via PFL press release: As the Official Beer of the PFL, Estrella Jalisco has global rights to use PFL logos and “Official Partner” branding for advertising and promotional usage, including pass-through branding rights for […]
Disgruntled May-Pac fans get oral argument in appeals court
On March 7th, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit heard oral arguments in the appeal of the lawsuit brought by plaintiffs that purchased the Floyd Mayweather-Manny Pacquiao in May 2015. The case was dismissed but appealed by the plaintiffs. The underlying facts of the lawsuit brought by multiple individuals and consolidated into […]
Report: UFC sponsorship revenue up due to new deals with companies
Last week’s Sports Business Journal included a report by Terry Lefton about the UFC’s 25 percent increase in sponsorship revenue largely championed by new deals signed by the company. Coming in with a heavy debt load after WME’s acquisition of the UFC for approximately $4 billion, the new owners felt pressure to produce. In speaking […]
Conor McGregor arrested in Miami
Conor McGregor was arrested in Miami Monday morning according to the Miami Beach Police Department. MBPD has arrested and charged Conor McGregor, DOB: 7/14/88, with Strong Arm Robbery and Criminal Mischief, both felonies. Please see arrest report and booking photo below. No additional information will be provided. pic.twitter.com/9HdkRWPnd8 — Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) March 12, […]