USADA has announced that UFC UK fighter Bradley Scott has accepted a two-year sanction for violating the UFC Anti-Doping Program. Scott tested positive for cocaine metabolites per an in-competition test. Via USADA press release: Scott, 29, tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, as the result of a urine sample he provided in-competition on […]
Boxer Austin Trout case moved to arbitration, casts concern on future of Ali Act
A Federal Court in Puerto Rico has dismissed boxer Austin Trout’s lawsuit against the World Boxing Organization for claims of violating the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act. The court determined that due to the signed contact, Trout must submit to arbitration. Austin Trout Case Order on … by on Scribd Trout claimed that the WBO […]
Eddie Alvarez signs with ONE Championship
ONE Championship has signed Eddie Alvarez to a contract making the former UFC and Bellator lightweight to the Asia-based company. According to the promotion’s press release, it’s a multiple bout contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Please join me in welcoming Eddie Alvarez to @ONEChampionship! I am super excited for our fans to […]
Bellator 207 draws 416,000 viewers on Paramount Friday night
Bellator 207 on the Paramount Network Friday night drew 416,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. It was the first of back-to-back shows on the network. The event featured the semi-finals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix as Ryan Bader made easy work of Matt Mitrione to make his way to the finals of the […]
Crawford-Benavidez fight draws big ratings on ESPN
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN Saturday night drew a 1.6 metered market rating according to Nielsen which made it the highest-rated boxing telecast in 2018. The main event which featured Terence Crawford scoring a 12th round KO of Jose Benavidez averaged a 1.8 metered market rating. The main event was the highest-rated Top Rank bout […]