A report from the Sports Business Journal this week indicates that the PFL is “on course” to make revenue in the nine-figure range in 2024. The story comes a week before the PFL’s big event with the MMA debut of Francis Ngannou. The article cites PFL founder & Chair Donn Davis stating that it will […]
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UFC 307 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 307 took place at the Delta Center on Saturday night. The event drew 17,487 for a live gate of slightly over $5 million at $5,005,643. The bonuses went to Alex Pereira and Khalil Rountree, Jr. for Fight of the Night. Joaquin Buckley and Ryan Spann earned $50,000 bonuses of the night. Notably, Utah Native […]
Luis Pajuelo banned 2 years for failed drug tests
Featherweight Luis Pajuelo has been banned 2 years and his UFC contract terminated per Combat Sports Anti-Doping, the regulatory body overseeing drug testing for the promotion. The Peru native accepted the 24-month suspension for violating the UFC’s anti-doping policy. Two out of competition tests on Aug. 5 and 21st showed positive results for 19-norandrosterone and […]
UFC Fight Night 123 bonuses
UFC Paris took place on Saturday in Paris and four fighters drew the extra $50,000 bonuses. The Performances of the Nights went to Chris Duncan, Fares Ziam, Mrgan Charriere and Bryan Battle. Battle gave the French crowd something to boo at when he defeated Kevin Jousset via punches in Round 2 of their fight. He […]
Power Slap announces residency at Fountainebleu Las Vegas
The Sports Business Journal reports that Power Slap will hold its events at the Fountainebleu Las Vegas property on the Strip in Las Vegas. The financial terms were not disclosed but the events will take place on the property for 2025. Power Slap’s next event at the Fountainebleu will be on December 6th. According to […]