The Hawaii News Now reports that a judge has granted BJ Penn’s mother a restraining order for 1 year. Penn’s mother, 79-year-old Lorraine Shin requested 2 years but the Hilo court granted one year to end May 2026. Shin requested a temporary protective order back in May after Penn made claims that his family, including […]
Jake Paul to face Tank Davis in exhibition on Netflix
The Ring Magazine reports that Jake Paul will take on Tank Davis in an exhibition on Netflix November 15th. The unlikely exhibition pits Paul who last fought at 200 pounds while Davis is the champion at 135 pounds. This appears to be a pivot to the exhibition after talks with Paul fighting heavyweight Anthony Joshua […]
Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. deported to Mexico, arrested
MMA Junkie reports that Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. was deported an entered a prison in Northern Mexico. Only days after being in the main event against Jake Paul in Anaheim, California, JCC, Jr. was arrested at his Southern California home by ICE officials. The president of Mexico confirmed that Chavez, Jr. had been deported and […]
White dismisses rumors of Apex expansion
Dana White got the opportunity on Saturday to do something he loves more than the UFC. And that is denounce allegedly false media reports. A web site reported the potential expansion of The Apex last month which would serve to have more events at the facility. White dismissed the reports as false stating that the […]
UFC 319 attendance, gate, and bonuses
UFC 319 took place Saturday night in Chicago, Illinois. The promotion handed out 4 Promotional Bonuses. Tim Elliott cut his hair and earned a Performance Bonus with a second-round submission of up-and-coming Kai Asakara. Carlos Prates earned his $50K bonus with a KO of Geoff Neal via spinning back elbow in the first round. Interestingly […]