The Professional Fighters League is partnering with SportsMEDIA Technology to announce a new technological venture that will measure real-time MMA fight performance. Via PFL press release WASHINGTON DC (December 17, 2018) – The Professional Fighters League (PFL) and SMT (SportsMEDIA Technology) – the leading innovator in real-time data delivery and graphics solutions for the sports and entertainment industries […]
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Report: Fury-Wilder draws over 320K PPV buys
Mike Coppinger of RingTV is reporting that the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder fight this past Saturday night drew over 320,000 PPV buys. The number is seen as good news for Showtime Boxing. The heavyweight battle which resulted in a draw did not disappoint those that paid $74.99 for the event at Staples Center in Los Angeles. […]
Monster Energy renews sponsor deal with Bellator
Monster Energy will remain in the Bellator cage as the promotion announced a new three-year-deal per company release on Friday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Via Bellator press release: The partnership with Monster Energy has been an important component of our business since day one,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “They […]
ONE announces investment in esports
ONE Championship announced that it is launching an eSports division. The newly signed Demetrious Johnson, and avid gamer, will serve as Chief Brand Ambassador for the company. According to a press release, ONE Championship plans on investing up to $50 million with “other key partners into ONE eSports to create Asia’s largest global eSports Championship […]
Eddie Alvarez signs with ONE Championship
ONE Championship has signed Eddie Alvarez to a contract making the former UFC and Bellator lightweight to the Asia-based company. According to the promotion’s press release, it’s a multiple bout contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Please join me in welcoming Eddie Alvarez to @ONEChampionship! I am super excited for our fans to […]