MMA Junkie reports that Bellator MMA and Monster Energy may be doing more combo events together in the future. A couple weeks ago, Bellator held fights outside a Monster Energy motorcross event at Sam Boyd Stadium. According to a recent report, the two companies could plan more collaborations in the future. Bellator head, Scott Coker […]
British Judo announces UFC as title sponsor for 2015 British Open
British Judo announced that the UFC has signed on as title sponsors of the 2015 British Open Judo Championships. The sponsorship reflects a part of a new partnership between the two organizations. The Championships will take place at Wembley Arena on July 12th. The UFC will secure ads on the British Judo website and social […]
Jones eyes Reebok sponsorship
Last week, MMA Fighting reported that Jon Jones was in talks with Reebok about a potential sponsorship. Looking to replace Nike, Jones would be the third UFC fighter sponsored by the sports apparel company. Although the report indicated that Jones’ team was in talks with other sponsors, Reebok appeared to be one of the frontrunners […]
NAC finally tests Belfort
Yahoo! Sports first reported that the Nevada Athletic Commission has tested Vitor Belfort. The report indicates that Belfort submitted to both blood and urine samples in Florda where he is training for his February 28th fight with Chris Weidman. It will take two weeks for the results to become known. The news comes shortly after […]
Coker issues statement regarding Bellator 127 drug test failures
As a result of the failed drug tests of 4 of his fighters at Bellator 127, Scott Coker issued a statement addressing what is a PR issue for the Coker administration. Via Bellator press release: I want to make very clear that under new management, Bellator will simply not stand for performance enhancing drugs inside […]