It was Justin Gaethje’s night. Not only did he defeat Ilia Topuria to win the UFC lightweight title, he earned two bonuses at the end of the night. Gaethje made the former champ quit on the stool after the fourth round of their five round fight. As a result, he earned a $425K Performance Bonus. […]
Alex Periera accused of sexual assault, coercive sexual encounters, stalking
According to a report from a German MMA reporter and now the CBC, UFC heavyweight Alex Periera is being accused of sexual misconduct in Miami by two women. In a deposition, the former UFC champion has denied the claims. Periera is set to face Cyril Gane on Sunday at the UFC White House. Maike Backhaus […]
TKO sidles up with defense contractor
TKO announced a partnership with Anduril Industries. The company specializes in “allied military capabilities with advanced technology.” It will become an Official Partner of UFC Freedom 250 and an Official Partner of UFC 330 in Philadelphia. The press release from the UFC indicates that in addition to the UFC and WWE, it will work with […]
UFC partners with street brands for UFC 250 Freedom clothes
As it has done in the past with big events, the UFC is licensing its brand to street brands for special UFC 250 Freedom clothes. This time around it has partnered with Warren Lotas (see below), Anti Social Social Club, ID Supply Co. and Culture Kings. The partnership with the brands look to take advantage […]
Superfile signs on as partner with WWE and UFC
If you were watching the UFC weigh-ins this morning you saw the TKO’s latest sponsor, Superfile in front of the scale. It is the latest venture with a company that will span over the WWE and UFC. Superfile will be the Official File Sharing Partner of the UFC. The company is announced as the Presenting […]