UFC announced the main event for November’s Madison Square Garden show. In a surprise announcement, Valentina Shevchenko will take on Sjara Eubanks for the 125 pound Flyweight title. Shevchenko was to have challenged for the title at UFC 228 but Nicco Montano had to withdraw to a bad weight cut. As a result, the UFC […]
EA Sports introduces “Notorious Edition” of UFC 3
The UFC and EA Sports announced a special edition of the EA Sports UFC game with a “Notorious Edition” in honor of the return to the Octagon of this Saturday night. Via press release: The Notorious Edition is available for a limited time and features exclusive cover art, as well as bonus in-game content including 500 UFC […]
Rampage-Silva top Bellator 206 Payouts
MMA Fighting obtained Saturday night’s payouts from Bellator 206 as disclosed by the California State Athletic Commission. Rampage Jackson topped the list of athlete’s pay with $300,000. His opponent, Wanderlei Silva checked in with $200,000. The other payouts are as follows per MMA Fighting: Gegard Mousasi ($150,000 + no win bonus = $150,000) def. Rory MacDonald ($150,000)Quinton Jackson ($300,000 […]
O’Malley out of this UFC 229 due to failed drug test
Despite the fact that the UFC Anti-Doping Policy announced new rules which precludes an announcement from USADA about a failed drug test, Sean O’Malley revealed that he is going through an issue due to a positive showing for a banned substance. View this post on Instagram 💔 Just a speed bump on the […]
Anti-Doping Policy will not announce drug test violations until resolution of case
ESPN reports that the UFC has made changes to its anti-doping policy wherein USADA will no longer announce fighters that have been put on provisional suspension until there is a resolution of the case. According to the UFC, it will not announce a drug test failure until the case is resolved. The rule will prevent […]