ESPN reports that Showtime has secured the U.S. rights to the Anthony Joshua-Joseph Parker heavyweight title fight on March 31st. The fight will unify three world title belts. The fight will take place at Principality Stadium in Wales where its anticipated that 80,000 will be in attendance. The event will air 2pm PT/5pm ET. The […]
Dillashaw rebuffs rematch with Garbrandt on short notice
T.J. Dillashaw has turned down a rematch against Cody Garbrandt at UFC 222 after it was announced that Max Holloway had to pull out of the main event against Frankie Edgar. Dillashaw was hoping for a potential fight against Demetrious Johnson this July prior to the news of Holloway’s injury. He has turned down the […]
UFC Fight Night 125 attendance and bonuses
The UFC announced the attendance and bonuses for Fight Night 125 from Belem, Brazil. Thiago Santos, Anthony Smith, Valentina Shevchenko and Iuri Alcantara drew the $50,000 bonuses for the event. Santos and Smith earned Fight of the Night while Shevchenko and Alcantara earned Performance Bonuses. The event drew 10,444 fans with no gate being announced. […]
Holloway signs deal with former UFC official sponsor Budweiser
Max Holloway has secured a sponsorship deal with Budweiser. The UFC lightweight champion made it known via social media. UPDATED: Just as I posted this, the news that Holloway is out of UFC 222 puts a damper on this news. Excited to be on the @budweiser team #blessed #kingmoments #staytuned #ufchawaii A post shared by […]
Dodson will not be paid after Munhoz fails to make weight
John Dodson will not be compensated for traveling to Brazil, making weight and being ready to fight Pedro Munhoz Saturday after the Sao Paulo native did not make weight. MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz confirmed with UFC officials that Dodson will not be compensated. Munhoz was unable to make weight for his fight at 135 pounds. […]