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Noisy Withdrawal: Sonnen retires, Belfort out of UFC 175

June 12, 2014 by Jason Cruz 7 Comments

After failing a drug test that left him out of UFC 175 and having his say about the NSAC random drug test, Chael Sonnen announced his retirement on Fox Sports 1.  In addition, Vitor Belfort will no longer be fighting on the UFC 175 card. Sonnen’s retirement announcement can be seen here. In addition, Belfort […]

Filed Under: Drug Testing, Public Relations, UFC

Mayweather tops Forbes annual highest paid list

June 11, 2014 by Jason Cruz 38 Comments

Forbes.com reports that boxer Floyd Mayweather tops the list of the World’s highest paid athletes.  Mayweather earned $105 million in the past 12 months for two fights. Mayweather’s victories over Canelo Alvarez and Marcos Maidana have netted him the top spot on Forbes’ annual list.  “The One,” this past September set records for PPV, gate […]

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Sonnen speaks about positive drug test

June 11, 2014 by Jason Cruz 6 Comments

Dana White and Chael Sonnen appeared on America’s Pregame on FS1 on Tuesday to tell its side of the story for Sonnen’s failed drug test which takes him out of UFC 175. Sonnen stated that he would appeal the Nevada State Athletic Commission which is not what was originally reported.  As always, Sonnen was a […]

Filed Under: Drug Testing, Featured, Public Relations, UFC

Sonnen out of UFC 175 after failing random drug test

June 10, 2014 by Jason Cruz 28 Comments

ESPN reports that Chael Sonnen has failed a random drug test as it was discovered that he tested positive for two banned substances.  The drug test was confirmed to MMA Junkie by Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Bob Bennett. The random drug test was taken last month by the NSAC. Via ESPN: The substances Sonnen tested […]

Filed Under: Drug Testing, Featured, UFC

Bellator 121: 668,000 viewers

June 10, 2014 by Jason Cruz 22 Comments

MMA Payout has learned that Bellator 121 which aired on Friday night received an average viewership of 668,000 viewers with a peak of 904,000 viewers according to Nielsen sources. In the main event of the night, Rameau Thierry Sokoudjou submitted Terry Davinney.  In addition, James Thompson KO’d Eric Prindle Bellator 121 marks the start of […]

Filed Under: Bellator MMA, ratings, Spike, TV

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