Alliance MMA reported its second quarter revenue and things about to be looking up. The publicly traded company reported 48% growth in revenue on Monday. According to a company release announcing its results it posted a 48% increase in revenue over the previous quarter, “based in part on the increment contribution of our most recent […]
Report indicates former UFC fighter indicted for match-fixing
According to a Korean news outlet, former UFC lightweight Tae Hyun Bang has been indicted accused of match-fixing. Korean prosecutors have filed charges against the MMA fighter stemming from a fight in 2016 in South Korea. Bang is accused of taking a bribe of almost $88,000 if he lost his fight to Leo Kuntz at […]
Sponsors gear up for Summerslam this Sunday
The biggest WWE event of the summer occurs this Sunday as Summerslam will take place on Sunday, August 19th at the Barclays Center in Brooklyn. The Sports Business Journal reports on the sponsors that are using the event as an activation for its brand. The event will be co-presented by KFC and Cricket Wireless. Also, […]
The Ratings Buffet for the week ending August 11th
The Ratings Buffet for the week ending August 11th was highlighted by Saturday night’s UFC and Top Rank Boxing which went head to head. Friday ESPN: Golden Boy Boxing 9:00-11:09pm ET 415,000 viewers, 0.13 A18-49 Saturday FS1: UFC 214 Pre-Fight Show: 7:26-8:00pm ET 208,000 viewers, 0.07 A18-49 FS1: UFC Fight Night Prelims 8:00-10:00pm ET 633,000 […]
UFC applies for Co-Promotion for Mayweather-McGregor
The UFC has applied to become a co-promoter for the Mayweather-McGregor fight on August 26th in Las Vegas. Originally, the UFC indicated that it would only be in a supportive role, but now this does not seem to be the case. The Nevada State Athletic Commission will hear the issue at next week’s monthly meeting. […]