ESPN reports a potential trade between MMA promotions UFC and ONE. The deal would have Demetrious Johnson moving to ONE while Ben Askren would head to the UFC. The trade would have Johnson and Askren released from their respective promotional contracts in order to sign with the other promotion. Both have fights left on their […]
UFC announces PSAs to support Trump Administration campaign on Opioid Abuse
The UFC has announced it is working with the Trump Administration in combating Opioid addiction. It will launch a public service announcement addressing the Opioid crisis. President Trump’s Initiative to Stop Opioid Abuse was announced on Wednesday at the White House. The Administration secured $6 billion in new funding over two years to fight opioid […]
PFL 8 draws 144,000 viewers
The Professional Fighters League playoffs this past Saturday on NBC Sports Network drew 144,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The 8th event this season took place in Washington, D.C. on Saturday with the winners heading to the New Year’s Eve Finals in New York for a chance at the $1 million price for […]
UFC introduces product that tracks punching statistics
The UFC has announced the launch of a first-ever UFC Force Tracker smart device for heavy bags. According to a UFC press release, the launch is in partnership with CSG Taiwan Limited. IMG negotiated the multi-year licensing agreement between the UFC and CSG Taiwan Limited. Per the UFC press release, “[t]he UFC Force Tracker is […]
Deontay Wilder files appeal brief in Povetkin Meldonium case
Deontay Wilder filed its appeal brief in requesting that the court overturn the trial court’s ruling in favor of World of Boxing and Alexander Povetkin. The appeal highlights an incongruent ruling by the court which appeared to defer to the World Boxing Council in its determination of Povetkin’s drug test failure. The match between the […]