TKO Group Holdings, the company behind UFC and WWE, is rewarding investors with a sharply higher dividend after striking lucrative rights agreements. The board approved a 100% increase, setting the next distribution at 76 cents per share, scheduled for September 30. UFC and WWE Strike Billion-Dollar Partnerships Last month, UFC reached a $7.7 billion, seven-year broadcast arrangement with David Ellison’s Paramount, the studio’s first marquee move since its merger with Skydance. Around the same time, WWE signed a separate five-year accord with ESPN valued at $1.6 billion to showcase its top-tier live events. Stock Climbs on Dividend News Following…
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Third-Round KO Shocks Fans Darren Till scored a dramatic third-round knockout over Luke Rockhold in his latest MisFits bout on Saturday, immediately calling out former super middleweight champion Carl Froch. Rockhold, making his professional boxing debut, struggled to fend off Till’s relentless assault in the corner. The fight ended when Till landed a powerful right hand that sent Rockhold crashing to the canvas with just two minutes left in the round. Till Issues Challenge to Froch Following his third MisFits victory, Till turned his attention to Froch. “Where’s Carl Froch, you little s—house?” Till shouted from the ring. “Come step…
London, August 30, 2025 — Andrew Tate, the divisive British-American influencer and ex-kickboxing champion, is not in talks to compete on a Misfits Boxing card, despite recent speculation, BBC Sport has confirmed. Rumors Disputed Reports had circulated suggesting Tate was close to agreeing terms for a bout with Misfits later this year, with some media outlets claiming an announcement could arrive at the upcoming Manchester event. The combat sports outlet Uncrowned even stated that discussions were at an “advanced stage.” Yet insiders connected to DAZN — the broadcaster of Misfits shows — insisted to BBC Sport that no negotiations are…
New York, November 15, 2025 — British welterweight Leon Edwards will step back into action at UFC 322, squaring off against Brazil’s Carlos Prates on a star-studded card that includes two world championship bouts. Edwards Seeking to Reignite Career The 34-year-old Edwards, a former titleholder at 170 lbs, is looking to halt a rough patch after dropping back-to-back fights. His last appearance in March ended in a decisive defeat to Sean Brady. Ranked fourth in the welterweight division, Edwards hopes a victory in New York will put him back in contention. Prates, ranked ninth, enters the bout in strong form.…
Perry Open to a Fight with McGregor Mike Perry believes a bare-knuckle bout against Conor McGregor could become reality if the circumstances align. Speaking ahead of his next fight, Perry said he sees a legitimate path to a matchup with the former UFC superstar, provided both fighters are fully committed. BKFC 82 and the Build-Up Perry is set to defend his King of Violence title against Jeremy Stephens in the main event of BKFC 82 on October 4 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. At a recent press conference, promoter David Feldman noted that McGregor was not in…
Beterbiev Lined Up for Next Challenge David Benavidez’s next opponent has been confirmed as Artur Beterbiev, according to trainer Jose Benavidez Sr. The fight is set to follow their individual bouts on the November 22 DAZN card at the ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. Beterbiev is scheduled to face Deon Nicholson on the undercard, marking his first fight since losing a majority decision to Dmitry Bivol earlier this year. Potential for Beterbiev to Main Event If Anthony Yarde, Benavidez’s primary opponent on November 22, suffers an injury during training, Beterbiev could be promoted to the main event to face…
Ortiz Returns to Action in Texas Undefeated Vergil Ortiz Jr. (23-0, 21 KOs) is scheduled to defend his WBC interim junior middleweight belt against Erickson Lubin on November 8 at the Dickies Center in Fort Worth, Texas. The fight, promoted by Golden Boy Promotions, will be broadcast live worldwide on DAZN. Ortiz, coming off a strong decision victory over Israil Madrimov in February, will have the advantage of fighting on home soil. Negotiation Challenges and Alternate Opponents Initially, Ortiz aimed to face WBO champion Xander Zayas, but negotiations with Top Rank failed to meet the deadline last Friday. Ortiz’s team…
YouTube star takes on WBA lightweight champion in highly anticipated event streamed live on Netflix The surprising announcement that Jake Paul will fight WBA lightweight champion Gervonta “Tank” Davis on Friday, November 14, at State Farm Arena in Atlanta stunned fans. Paul had recently been linked to a potential heavyweight clash with former champion Anthony Joshua, while Davis had been rumored to pursue a rematch with Lamont Roach Jr. after their March majority draw. The two fighters reached an agreement Wednesday for a matchup currently classified as an exhibition. How the Bout Came About Paul first revealed a list of…
Brighton & Hove Albion welcomed an unusual guest as German MMA star Christian Eckerlin shared Instagram photos of himself participating in a team training session. The 32-year-old from Frankfurt performed martial arts drills alongside Premier League players such as Danny Welbeck and James Milner. Whether coach Fabian Hürzeler brought him in to enhance the squad’s physicality is unclear – Eckerlin is well known for his high-intensity approach. Eckerlin, a middleweight and welterweight champion in the German MMA Championship, thanked Brighton with the message: “Thanks for having me.” The connection may have been facilitated through Hürzeler, also German. It remains to…
Dramatic Finish Secures Victory Fabian Edwards captured the Professional Fighters League (PFL) middleweight tournament and a $500,000 (£369,000) prize after knocking out Dalton Rosta with a stunning head kick in Hollywood, Florida. Following two competitive rounds, Edwards landed a left high kick that sent Rosta to the mat, prompting the referee to stop the fight. Echoing Brother Leon’s Famous Knockout The decisive strike mirrored the technique used by his older brother, Leon Edwards, when he defeated Kamaru Usman in 2022 to win the UFC welterweight title. Leon watched cage-side and celebrated alongside Fabian after the victory. “That’s incredible. God has…