The sad downward spiral of former UFC champion BJ Penn continued this past weekend as he was arrested on Sunday at his home in Hilo, Hawaii for alleged harassment of a family member. One of Penn’s friends videotaped the encounter with police in what appears to be Penn’s home where he was laying in bed […]
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Bellator/PFL attempt to dismiss Mousasi antitrust claim
Gone under the radar in the world of combat sports litigation, last fall Gegard Mousasi sued Bellator alleging that he was frozen out of activity as a way to avoid paying his hefty fight guarantee. Mousasi had escalators in his 8-fight contract which would have him earning $850K per fight regardless of outcome. The 39-year-old […]
Pacquiao comes out of retirement to fight in July
Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC Welterweight Championship on July 19th in Las Vegas. The 46-year-old Pacquiao last professional fight was in August 2021. The fight will likely take place at the MGM Grand Garden Arena as the T-Mobile Arena is booked according to ESPN. Pacquiao will […]
Haney-Garcia lawsuit nears end
Devin Haney and Ryan Garcia should be appearing on the same card on May 2nd in Times Square. The card should square the two up for a fall showdown. But the matter of their lawsuit remains pending. While Garcia will return from a year-long suspension to fight Rolly Romero and Haney will take on Jose […]
Cain Velasquez sentenced for 2022 shooting
Former UFC heavyweight champion was sentenced to five years in prison by a Santa Clara Court for a February 2022 incident in which he chased after and repeatedly shot at a vehicle that had a man accused of molesting his son. Velasquez wounded the man’s father who was in the vehicle. He was credited with […]