The Professional Fighters League is launching its own over the top platform which will be available on most devices according to a company release. The content will be free for fans and will contain previous PFL events, behind the scenes interviews as well as some of its developing material to promote its fighters. Via company […]
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Unsecured creditors attempt to block sale of XFL to The Rock
As soon as it was announced that a group spearheaded by The Rock would be purchasing the XFL for $15 million, the committee of unsecured creditors filed an objection with the bankruptcy court in attempt to block the proposed sale. The group argues that the transaction is not within the best interests of the company […]
The Rock buys the XFL
Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson has purchased the XFL for $15 million according to court documents filed on Monday in a Delaware Bankruptcy Court. The auction for the defunct league was to occur prior to the announcement. With my trail blazing partner @DanyGarciaCo & Red Bird Capital, we have acquired the XFL. With gratitude & passion […]
Melendez handed 2-year sanction despite taking USADA test after being terminated by UFC
Former Strikeforce lightweight champion Gilbert Melendez was issued a two-year sanction from USADA after an arbitrator ruled that Melendez was under the jurisdiction of the testing organization despite being cut by the UFC 4 days prior. The 37-year-old Melendez argued that USADA no longer retained jurisdiction over him. The arbitrator decided in a July 7th […]
Amendment to Nevada law says pay information for combat sports confidential
The Nevada Athletic Commission will no longer disclose purse amounts as of this past July as the administrative agency cites an amendment to its Nevada statutes prohibiting the release of such information. The new amendment to NRS 467.1005 prevents the media and/or public from obtaining purse information disclosed by promoters prior to bouts. The information […]