Sportico reports that the UFC will sell NFTs through Panini America in a licensing deal in which the digital collectibles will be sold on Panini’s own marketplace. The sales will provide a little more in terms of fighters share as they will receive 50% of the proceeds according to the report. Per the article, “[f]ighters […]
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UFC Flyweight sanctioned one month for cocaine use
Flyweight Juancamilo Ronderos has been assessed a one month sanction for violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. Ronderos tested positive for cocaine and its metabolite benzoylecgonine as the result of a sample collected in competition when he debuted with the UFC on May 22, 2021. Cocaine is a non-specified stimulant, is prohibited in-competition and is […]
Court denies injunction for Foster
A federal court in New York denied a preliminary injunction filed by boxer O’Shaquie Foster against his promoter DiBella Entertainment. The denial likely ends a dispute filed by Lou DiBella against his promoter. Background on the lawsuit can be found here and in The Legal Submission Episode 21. Basically, Foster entered into a Promotional Agreement […]
UFC on ESPN 27 bonuses
UFC on EPSN 27 took place on Saturday afternoon at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. While the return of T.J. Dillashaw was the major news, the UFC awarded bonuses to some of the undercard fighters. Darren Elkins earned a $50K bonus with his stoppage of Darrick Minner in the second round. Adrian Yanez earned […]
Jermall Charlo tops out at 379K viewers on Showtime
Showtime Boxing this past Saturday night scored 333,000 viewers. The peak audience drew 379,000 viewers during the end of Jermall Charlo’s victory over Juan Macias Montiel. The viewership number account for the linear channel and not any streaming numbers. The first fight of the night saw Angelo Leo win a majority-decision over Aaron Alameda. The […]