John Katsilometes shares the experience within the “Bubble” during Top Rank Boxing’s events at MGM Grand. (Las Vegas Review-Journal)
The Nevada Athletic Commission voted to suspend all combat sports licenses through March 25 in order to protect the health and safety of those working and competing in the events from coronavirus. Adam Hill and Heidi Fang discuss what this means for future events the UFC have on their schedule and more. (Heidi Fang/Las Vegas Review-Journal)
UFC President Dana White gave the Review-Journal an exclusive interview where he spoke about the promotion’s new facility, the UFC Apex, their new deal with ESPN, when Conor McGregor may return to the octagon and more.
UFC flyweight Joseph Benavidez, who is booked to fight Dustin Ortiz at UFC Fight Night 143 on ESPN Plus, discusses his role as an alternate for the title fight between T.J. Dillashaw and Henry Cejudo, his new 4-fight contract and the future of the 125-pound division.
ESPN’s Former President Resigned Due to Cocaine Extortion Plot John Skipper shockingly resigned in December, citing a long battle with substance addiction. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Skipper revealed that he was embroiled in a cocaine extortion plot. Skipper said that he had been carefully using cocaine for years but when he bought from a new dealer, they threatened him. John Skipper, to The Hollywood Reporter John Skipper, to The Hollywood Reporter ESPN and Disney have yet to comment on Skipper’s interview.
ESPN President John Skipper Resigns Due to Substance Addiction ESPN made the announcement on Monday and release the following statement from Skipper: I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction. I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem.” I come to this public disclosure with embarrassment, trepidation and a feeling of having let others I care about down. George Bodenheimer, who served as president from 1998 until 2011, will reprise the role in replace of Skipper.