Ronda Rousey made a special appearance at Wrestlemania 31 in Santa Clara, California at the WWE’s biggest event of the year. Rousey and The Rock appeared in a promo with Triple H and Stephanie McMahon which was signed off by the UFC. Rousey actually got physical in the WWE ring as she gave Triple H […]
UFC 189 gate predicted at $7 million
Dana White is stating that UFC 189 will do a gate of $7 million which would eclipse the biggest gate which would eclipse Silva-Sonnen II on July 7, 2012. The event is headlined by Jose Aldo defending his Featherweight belt against Conor McGregor UFC 148 which was the rematch between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen […]
Cyborg signs with UFC but with conditions
Cris “Cyborg” Justino has signed with the UFC according to a report via Brazilian outlet Combate via Fox Sports. The move was later confirmed by Dana White but terms of Cyborg’s contract require her to make the 135 pound bantamweight title limit. The terms of her UFC signing also require her to compete at 135 […]
Filipino networks come together to air Mayweather-Pacquiao
Bloody Elbow reports that Manny Pacquiao facilitated a deal in which many of the big Filipino networks will air May 2nd’s fight between Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather. In an unprecedented move, rival networks that usual vie for broadcast rights of Pacquiao fights have agreed to air the fight. The fight will be available on various […]
Nick Diaz retains law firm for NSAC hearing
MMA Junkie reports that Nick Diaz has retained a New York-based law firm to represent him in further Nevada State Athletic Commission hearings as well as to investigate perceived “irregularities” in his post-UFC 183 drug test. Diaz requested a continuance of his disciplinary hearing and was granted the extension. In 2012, Diaz sued the commission […]