Liz Mullen of the Sports Business Journal reports that Endeavor has suspended equity buyback payments to agents and executives due to the economic uncertainty related to the coronavirus pandemic. The payments were set to be made April 5th. Endeavor, the parent company of the UFC, is experiencing financial issues as an intended IPO set for […]
White has location for Khabib-Tony next month
Dana White tells Yahoo! Sports Kevin Iole that he has a location for the Khabib Nurmogomedov-Tony Ferguson fight but did not disclose it. In a video interview on Monday, White said that he’s “not ready to tell” yet. In the midst of a pandemic, White has maintained that Khabib-Tony will happen even challenging doubters that […]
NAC cancels regular monthly meeting for March
The Nevada Athletic Commission announced that it is cancelling its regularly scheduled monthly meeting for March 25th. In an email sent on Monday afternoon, the commission indicated that due “to the ongoing concern and consideration of the health and safety of the public in regard to the COVID-19 virus,” it would cancel its meeting and […]
USADA suspends doctor that prescribed IV use for Paulo Costa for two years
USADA announced that a Brazilian doctor that provided IV use to Carlos Costa and Paulo Costa has been given a two-year sanction. Paulo Costa is a UFC middleweight title contender. The suspension relates to an investigation in which in 2017 Dr. Penchel recommended and prescribed prohibited infusions of more than 50 mL per 6-hour period. […]
USADA continues testing athletes amid Coronavirus concerns
Despite the lockdown going across the United States, USADA continues to test UFC athletes. On Tuesday, USADA announced plans to continue to conduct drug testing of fighters. USADA will continue its testing of athletes in other sports including the Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games. USADA announced new protocols in keeping athletes and doping control officers […]