The UFC announced that the investigation into allegations of domestic violence against Travis Browne is now complete. Investigators determined that there was inconclusive evidence to support claims of the alleged abuse claims by Browne’s wife. Browne was held out of International Fight Week activities as a result of allegations from Jenna Renee Webb that the […]
Archives for August 2015
Rousey stars in her first Carl’s Jr. commercial
Ronda Rousey has made her first commercial with her new sponsor, Carl’s Jr. The commercial is for the fast food chain’s Cinnamon Swirl French Toast breakfast sandwich. Unlike previous Carl’s Jr. commercials which focused on selling sex, the commercial focuses on Ronda’s persona in the Octagon. It also includes her taking a big bite of […]
WSOF LW tournament not happening in Washington State
On Monday the World Series of Fighting tweeted out an announcement stating that the World Series of Fighting would hold a one night lightweight tournament in Seattle. However, upon further review with the regulatory body of Washington State, combat sport tournaments are illegal in the state. 1 NIGHT ONLY, 8-man LW tournament! Nov 20th in […]
UFC 190 draws 900,000 PPV buys
Dave Meltzer writing for MMA Fighting reports that UFC 190 featuring Ronda Rousey and Beth Correia drew an estimated 900,000 PPV buys. The number would make it the third PPV event this year to draw 800,000 buys. UFC 189 featuring Conor McGregor vs. Chad Mendes drew 1 million buys according to UFC.com. Other estimates have […]
Guillard hears Reebok deal discontent from teammates
Bellator lightweight Melvin Guillard had some interesting things to say about his previous employer in light of the Reebok apparel deal. Guillard, who was cut by the company, states that it will likely lose fighters due to the lost revenue by fighters from sponsors. Guillard has not been with the company since his last fight […]