MMA Fighting reports that there is a proposed settlement in the works between the Nevada Athletic Commission and Nick Diaz. The agenda posted on the NAC web site lists Diaz for the January 12 meeting. The action item on the NAC’s agenda is a “Hearing on motion for reconsideration and proposed settlement agreement against mixed […]
McGregor named to Rolling Stone “hottest sex symbols” list
Conor McGregor was named to the 25 hottest sex symbols of 2015 by Rolling Stone. The news comes a during the same week that Jose Aldo was named to Forbes’ “30 under 30.” Rolling Stone calls McGregor the “biggest star in mixed martial arts” with apologies to Ronda Rousey. Among those on the list, Stephen […]
3 fighters fined for violations of UFC Outfitting Policy
For the first time under the UFC Outfitting Policy, 3 fighters were essentially fined due to infractions of the policy. The fighters participated at UFC on Fox 17 this past December. According to Bloody Elbow, one of the fighters was Donald Cerrone as he apparently acknowledged the fine over twitter. Cerrone, who had official sponsor […]
UFC 195 Prelims draw 1.032M viewers
The UFC 195 Prelims drew an average viewership of 1.032M on FS1 Saturday afternoon per Sports TV Ratings. The rating narrowly bests last year’s New Year’s PPV from UFC 182. The fight of the prelims featured the return of Michael McDonald as the bantamweight submitted Masanori Kanehara. The event aired from 8-10pm ET on FS1. […]