This Week's Headlines

The biggest news in the fight business this week

This week in the fight game:

Boxing - Fundora Beats Tszyu In A Split Decision Link

  • PBC’s First Fight Card On Amazon Prime and it started strong with a viral sensation of a first fight. The striking image of Fundora towering over Tszyu both covered in blood is iconic.

Business (Kickboxing) - 9Round Acquires iLoveKickboxing, Plans To Scale Brand Link

  • The company acquired 56 iLoveKickboxing locations across the U.S. and Canada following a deal to acquire the kickboxing group fitness franchise and are heading toward the 100 location milestone.

MMA - ONE Championship Returns To Denver For ONE 168 Link

  • ONE Championship returns to the United States on Friday, September 6, in Denver, Colorado, for ONE 168: Denver. Marks the growing success of moving from Asia to the US market for ONE Championship.

Business - BXNG Club Seeks $2M for LA Expansion Link

  • The upscale San Diego brand has has set out to become the leader in the combat-sports fitness space. Seeking 2 million dollar investment to expansion Great case study for studio owners.

MMA - UFC Debuts in Saudi Arabia with Chimaev vs. Whittaker Headliner Link

  • The UFC is making a landmark debut in Saudi Arabia, headlined by a thrilling middleweight No. 1 contender's bout between Khamzat Chimaev and Robert Whittaker on June 22. Saudi is proving to be the next epicentre of global sport.

BJJ - PGF signs deal to stream on UFC Fight Pass Link

  • The PGF has announced that its Season 6 finale will air live and exclusively on UFC Fight Pass this April from Las Vegas. Earlier this year, the Professional Grappling Federation (PGF) announced plans to hold a week-long, team-based grappling event in Las Vegas with $100,000 going to the winning team.

Kickboxing - Dutch Kickboxing Legend Rob Kaman Passes Away at Age of 63 Link

  • Often refereed to as "Mr. Low Kick", Kaman boasts an impressive record of 97-12-2. His career led him across the world, where he competed against the likes of fellow legends Ernesto Hoost, Changpuek Kiatsongrit, Alexey Iganshov, Rick Roufus, and many more.

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Justin.