Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 258 taking place at The Apex in Las Vegas. Usman retains Welterweight title Kamaru Usman survived an early first round scare to retain his welterweight title. Gilbert Burns rocked the champ with a huge right hand in the opening moments […]
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White advocates for in-fight sports betting
Dana White spoke on the ESPN show, Daily Wager, to discuss sports betting. White stated that he was a proponent of sports betting of course because he was “from Vegas.” He also spoke on the role of gambling plays growth in the sport. He also discussed how there is “always a rooting interest” when people […]
Bellator announces move to Showtime
Bellator promised a big announcement on Tuesday and it did not waste any time to share it. Bellator MMA will be on Showtime. Scott Coker and Stephen Espinoza appeared at the announcement to let all know that it Showtime will be the exclusive home for Bellator and will return to its familiar Friday nights. The […]
PFL announces heavyweight and women’s lightweight divisions
The Professional Fighters League announced its rosters for its Heavyweight and Women’s Lightweight divisions. The biggest name from the group is two-time PFL champ Kayla Harrison as she returns to attempt to go back-to-back in her division. The men’s heavyweight division will include former Strikeforce and UFC fighter Fabricio Werdum. Also of note is Mohammed […]
All is not lost with Paige VanZant’s career in BKFC
Knucklemania took place this past Friday night somewhere in Florida and in the main event Paige VanZant lost to Britain Hart. The loss brings into question VanZant’s career path after leaving the UFC. VanZant, 26, professed that signing with Bare Knuckle Fighting Championships allowed her to make more money than she had in the UFC […]