Bellator’s Melvin Guillard has been suspended by the Kansas Athletic Commission for one- year following a positive test for a “non-performance enhancing banned substance.” His win at Bellator 159 has been changed to a “no-contest” and he was fined $10,000. Via release from the Kansas Athletic Commission: The Kansas Athletic Commission (KAC) has suspended the […]
Deontay Wilder files motion to dismiss against Povetkin, World of Boxing
Deontay Wilder and Lou DiBella have filed a Motion to Dismiss the claims of Alexander Povetkin and his promoter. The motion reflects what might be a long, hard fight in court. As you may recall, in June Wilder and his promoter, Lou DiBella and DiBella Entertainment filed a lawsuit against World of Boxing, LLC (“WOB”) […]
Crawford-Postol replay draws 378,000 on HBO
The PPV replay of the Terrence Crawford-Viktor Postol fight drew 378,000 HBO subscribers per Sports TV Ratings. The event, which aired from 10:15-11:17pm ET also drew 178,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. Showtime Boxing drew 480,000 viewers and 201,000 in the adult 18-49 demo. Not a good showing considering Crawford drew 982,000a live event […]
Bellator announces overseas broadcast expansion
Bellator announced an expansion of its product in multiple countries according to a press release from Electus International. The multimedia entertainment company Electus International secured deals in Australia (Spike), Japan (AbemaTV), Russia (Match), China(LeEco), Africa (MBC), South Korea (KBSN), Benelux (Spike) and Bulgaria (bTV). Via press release: “Bellator continues to enjoy explosive growth overseas where we […]
Moraes tops WSOF 32 salaries
MMA Fighting reports the salaries from WSOF 32 this past Saturday in Everett, Washington. WSOF headliner Marlon Moraes topped the salaries with $180,000. The salaries were disclosed by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Via MMA Fighting: Marlon Moraes ($90,000 + $90,000 = $180,000) def. Josh Hill ($10,000) Lance Palmer ($28,000 + $28,000 = $56,000) […]