MMA Fighting reports that three UFC fighters have failed drug tests and have been sanctioned in the state of Texas. However, USADA has not sanctioned the fighter for their use of marijuana. Niko Price, Curtis Blaydes and Abel Trujillo tested positive for marijuana in -competition drug tests for UFC 104 in Houston, Texas this past […]
ONE Championships eyes U.S. streaming deal
The Singapore-based ONE Championships is near a streaming deal which will make it easier for U.S. fans to watch its fights. Currently, it costs $9.99 per event on the promotion’s web site to watch ONE Championship events. ONE spokesperson, Loren Mack, indicated that the company will still have events onllne but the new deal will […]
UFC Fight Night 106 draws 946,000 viewers
UFC Fight Night 106 this past Saturday on FS1 drew 946,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. The prelims, which preceded the main card on FS1 drew 860,000 viewers. The main card, airing from 10pm-1:04am on Saturday, featured Kelvin Gastelum defeating Vitor Belfort drew 531,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. The prelims drew 379,000 viewers […]
GGG-Jacobs to stream PPV online
The GGG-Daniel Jacobs fight set for this Saturday will not only be available via traditional PPV, but will be online at TheRingtv.com. The PPV will go for $64.95 online and will vary via traditional PPV depending on your distributor. In addition to Gennady Golovkin, Roman “Chocalito” Gonzalez is scheduled to fight Srisaket Sor Runvisai on […]
California adopts new rule for those not making weight
MMA Fighting reports that the California State Athletic Commission has enacted a new rule that will fine a fighter’s win bonus in addition to his or her show money when that fighter misses weight. Commission head Andy Foster announced the new rule at a commission meeting on Tuesday. Via MMA Fighting: CSAC fined fighters’ 20 […]