ONE Championship announced that it has strengthened its agent certification with minimum requirements and eligibility requirements. A glaring requirement to be an agent for ONE Championship is being a resident in Asian for one year. In addition, the agent must not have a criminal record, no history or current ongoing matters of legal or lawsuit […]
UFC announces partnership to bring events to Abu Dhabi for the next 5 years
The UFC announced that it has forged a five-year partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi which will bring events to the emirate. The first event of the partnership will take place on Saturday, September 7th. Via UFC press release: UFC will be a part of Abu Dhabi’s continually growing mega […]
Bellator 220 salaries: MacDonald tops roster
The California Athletic Commission has disclosed the salaries for Bellator 220 which took place in San Jose, Saturday night. Rory MacDonald was the top reported salary making $200,000 for his 5 round draw with Jon Fitch. Despite the draw, MacDonald moves on in the welterweight Grand Prix and retains his belt. Fitch earned $140,000. Neither […]
UFC on ESPN +8 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC on ESPN +8 took place at the BB&T Center in Sunrise, Florida on Saturday night. Mike Perry and Alex Oliveira entertained winning the Fight of the Night. The two welterweights entertained inside and outside of the Octagon as the two danced their way down the aisle prior to the fight. Perry won the decision […]
Vargas tops payouts for Matchroom Boxing-DAZN event Friday night
The California Athletic Commission disclosed purses for Friday night’s Matchroom Boxing/DAZN event at the Forum in Inglewood, California. The new champion, Juan Francisco Estrada reportedly received $200,000 while Srisaket Sor Rungvisai received $500,000. Estrada dominated the rematch between the two flyweights. Other purses, per ESPN’s Dan Rafael: Daniel Roman: $200,000 TJ Doheny: $230,000 Jessie Vargas: […]