Although it has yet to be announced due to new UFC Anti-Doping Policy rules, middleweight Marvin Vettori has announced that he has been flagged for a positive test of ostarine. MMA Junkie reported Vettori’s announcement made on his Instagram account. Vettori’s last fight was this past April with a split decision loss to Israel Adesanya. […]
Popeyes Chicken in Lewis corner at UFC 230
The Black Beast has made himself known for the outrageous things he says and his love of Popeye’s Chicken. MMA Fighting reports that Derrick Lewis has signed a sponsorship deal with Popeye’s Chicken. Through his management, Lewis has secured a deal with Popeye’s Chicken. Lewis and his opponent this Saturday, Daniel Cormier, have taken friendly […]
UFC lightweight back after 6 month USADA suspension
On Monday, USADA announced that UFC lightweight Polo Reyes has accepted a six-month sanction for violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. Reyes tested positive for ostarine after an out-of-competition test on March 8, 2018. Via USADA press release: Reyes, 33, tested positive for ostarine following an out-of-competition test conducted on March 8, 2018. Ostarine is […]
HBO’s BAD draws 500K viewers for Danny Jacobs feature
HBO’s Boxing After Dark drew 500,000 for the main event per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The main event saw Danny Jacobs beat Sergiy Derevyanchenko by split decision to win the IBF Title. In addition, Heather Hardy defeated Shelly Vincent to win the WBO women’s featherweight title in first fight of the telecast. The fight which […]
UFC Fight Night 138 draws 531,000 viewers
UFC Fight Night 138 drew 531,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The prelims drew 237,000 viewers on FS2. The last part of the prelims aired on FS1 and drew 159,000 viewers in the 20 minutes it was on the network. The main card saw a 12-minute overrun for the […]