MMA News
Dana White: Power Slap has higher social media numbers than NFL, NBA, NHL, F1, and WWE combined
"Not only is it unbelievable money-wise, it's been unbelievable as far as social media goes."
Shawne Merriman and Pamela Duckworth talk Lights Out Xtreme Fighting on Fubo Sports
"I bring a different set of eyeballs than anybody else in this industry because of where I came from."
Dana White says he’s making a documentary about UFC media criticism during COVID-19 pandemic
"It’s like this whole cancel culture thing and all the things that are going on in this world today."
The Athletic’s Greg Rosenstein appears set for a tattoo after bet on Valentina Shevchenko
Valentina Shevchenko's loss may lead to a tattoo for Greg Rosenstein of The Athletic.
Laura Sanko talks being the first female analyst for a major UFC event since 1993
"I would love for more people to know that mixed martial arts saved my life on multiple occasions. It helped me confront anxiety, build confidence, be a student in my adult life and gave me a sense of purpose."
Dana White credits John Skipper’s cocaine scandal for UFC’s $1.5 billion ESPN deal, though reality was more nuanced
"So you want to talk about timing."
Anthem’s Ed Nordholm talks Fight Network, Impact Wrestling, Invicta FC, targeted market focus and more
"There will always be an angle where we think we can meet your audience because they're more identifiable and more targeted."
FanDuel TV will air weekly MMA events from ONE Championship
FanDuel TV is adding MMA to its lineup.
PFL Challenger Series to return Jan. 27 on Fubo Sports Network
"In just one year, Challenger Series established itself as a proving ground for future world title contenders."
PFL launches FAST channel for weigh-ins, press conferences, highlights and more
“We are excited to launch the Professional Fighters League's first-ever FAST channel in the U.S. providing our young and passionate MMA fanbase with year-round access to PFL star talent, original content and fight library.”
Chris Russo bashes ‘not sports’ UFC and its fans, hilariously ignoring ESPN’s massive UFC partnership
"You sit there on Saturday night and pluck your $50 down to watch that?! Three rounds of kicking? You gotta be kidding me! That’s not sports!"
Combate Global pairs with TelevisaUnivision for streaming MMA competition reality series ‘Combate Global Exclusivo VIX+’
The series will be available on new TelevisaUnivision streaming service VIX+ in both the U.S. and Mexico.
Conor McGregor will appear in a remake of ‘Road House’
Conor McGregor is finally making his feature film debut.
FloSports’ Ray Machuca talks “Who’s Next: Submission Fighter Challenge”: “We wanted to get the sport to its purest form, no time limits, submission...
"Submission only is how the sport is supposed to be done. The whole point of jiu-jitsu is controlling your opponent and forcing them into submission."
Amazon signs five-year broadcast deal with ONE Championship for at least 12 exclusive events per year in U.S. and Canada
"We believe our collaboration with Prime Video will allow us to reach a wider North American audience that is hungry for an authentic and differentiated product you simply can’t get with any other organization."
The PFL’s latest rights deal is with ESPN Africa for Sub-Saharan Africa
"Africa is a priority market for the PFL and we are committed to signing fighters from the continent as well as hosting future events there to help accelerate the growth of the sport."
Chael Sonnen charged with 11 counts of battery over December incident, pulled from ESPN platforms
The charges stem from a December incident at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.
Julie Stewart-Binks talks co-hosting PFL Challenger Series: “The dynamic with this show is unique.”
"You're juggling all these things happening, and I'm really excited about that type of performance aspect of it."
The PFL has signed a multi-year deal with Australian streaming service Stan Sport
This adds to the many deals the PFL has recently struck around the world.
The PFL has re-upped with ESPN, and the majority of events will be on ESPN’s linear networks
PFL will remain on ESPN going forward.
UFC ESPN+ PPV prices are rising from $69.99 to $74.99, a long way from the $59.99 they were in 2018
The UFC on ESPN+ prices are rising again.
PFL CEO Peter Murray talks how 2020 studio pivot set up 2021 live event success, and “tripling down” on live events in 2022
"You're talking about over 30 live events coming from the PFL in 2022. So it will be a year-round activation for live events with differentiated products."
‘Bruised’ has strong performance by Halle Berry, but MMA film ultimately let down by story choices
Sheila Atim as MMA trainer Buddhakan also stands out in the film.
Halle Berry discusses MMA film ‘Bruised,’ love of boxing on CBS Sunday Morning feature
"Nobody wants to get punched in the face."