On Saturday night, Chuck Liddell and Tito Ortiz will fight in LA on the first Golden Boy MMA PPV. Both fighters are receiving six figure paydays according to the disclosed purses from the California State Athletic Commission. Liddell will receive $250,000 while Ortiz will draw $200,000. Neither will receive a win bonus. The rest of […]
ONE Championship announces launch of athliesure business
ONE Championship has announced that it is getting into the “Athliesure” business per a press release earlier this week. The Singapore-based MMA company is extending its business reach by selling ONE Championship branded designed apparel online. According to the release, in addition to athletic gear and apparel, the business will focus on offering a greater […]
Seeking to save Ali Act case, Trout files Motion for Reconsideration
Attorneys for Austin Trout have filed a Motion for Reconsideration in light of the District Court ruling which dismissed Trout’s lawsuit against the WBO and sent his case to arbitration. In its motion, Trout argues that hat the WBO waived any right to arbitration, pointed to the promotion’s own guidelines with respect to jurisdiction and […]
Bellator 209 peaked at 574,000 viewers
Bellator 209 peaked at 574,000 viewers on The Paramount Network per Nielsen. The tape-delayed event from Israel drew 448,000 viewers in DVR + 3 ratings. The event featured Patricio Freire as he defeated Emmanuel Sanchez. The Live + SD viewership of the event on Friday drew 381,000 viewers. The DVR numbers did not add much […]
UFC Fight Night 140 Prelims outdraw main card in ratings
UFC Fight Night 140 drew 632,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night. The Prelims actually outdrew the main card with 707,000 viewers. The main card featured Neil Magny taking on Santiago Ponzinibbio. The Argentinian won via KO in the 4th round and will move up the ranks of the welterweight division. The prelims saw Michel Prazeres […]