Despite a consensus by many fight fans and society in general, Dana White is doubling down on Power Slap as it returns for a second season which most will not see since it will be on the online platform Rumble. Yet, White is still bullish about the sport and utilizes social media metrics to tout […]
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PFL-Ngannou sign historic deal
Francis Ngannou is a member of the Professional Fighters League. Ngannou signed an expansive “strategic partnership” with the organization that will see him star in the PFL PPV Super Fight Division in 2024, launch PFL Africa and become a part of the Global Athlete Advisory Board. Via PFL press release: John Nash of Bloody Elbow […]
UFC 288 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 288 took place on Saturday at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Fight of the Night went to Mosvar Evloev and Diego Lopes in a surprisingly good effort from Lopes. Lopes, a late fill-in for Bryce Mitchell, showed heart and received praise from Dana White as he pushed Evloev to his limits. […]
Jury rules in favor of Paradigm in Pacquiao lawsuit
A jury in Orange County Superior Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of Paradigm Sports Management, LLC in a breach of contract lawsuit against Manny Pacquiao. The jury ruled in favor of Paradigm Sports 9-3, to award $5.1 million which broken down is $3.3 million in actual damages and $1.8 million in punitive damages. According […]
Davis-Garcia draws 1.2M PPV buys
The Sports Business Journal reports that this past weekend’s Gervonta Davis-Ryan Garcia fight drew 1.2 million PPV units. Also, it was the 5th highest gate in Nevada history with $22.8 million for the sellout at T-Mobile Arena. The big fight saw Davis stop Garcia with a liver shot in the seventh round. The PPV aired […]