MMA Fighting reports that UFC 249 will be a regulated event per The Association of Boxing Commission and Combative (“ABC”) Sports. The Association of Ringside Physicians (“ARP”) released a statement earlier this week which advised not holding combat sports until further notice. On Tuesday, The MMA Report received a statement from the ABC stating that […]
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DAZN furloughs employees as live-events go dark
The Athletic reports that DAZN has put a halt on its live-events team until early July due to the coronavirus pandemic. This also likely means the same impact on Bellator’s team as well. The furlough of employees of DAZN will include 50 percent pay and full medical benefits. Along with boxing events, the pause on […]
Tachi Palace to hold UFC 249
As first reported by Jeff Sherwood, the UFC will hold its April 18th event and the next 4 UFC events at the Tachi Palace in Lemoore, California. UFC 249 features Tony Ferguson as he fights Justin Gaethje for the interim UFC lightweight title. The event is on tribal land in Central California as the California […]