Two movements seeking to organize fighters launched this year as the discontent over pay and benefits grew. Whether or not either one will be successful is yet to be determined. In addition to the PFA and MMAAA which announced their intent to organize UFC fighters. The Professional Fighters Association, led by Jeff Borris, seeks to […]
UFC 207 bonus winners include Nunes, Garbrandt
Amanda Nunes, Cody Garbrandt, Dominick Cruz and Alex Garcia were the post-fight bonus winners at UFC 207. The bonuses were announced post-fight. Garbrandt and Cruz earned Fight of the Night for their 5-round battle. Nunes and Garcia won Performance bonuses. Garcia starched Mike Pyle in a vicious KO and Nunes probably ended the MMA career […]
Rousey to make $3M at UFC 207
Ronda Rousey will be making $3 million tonight as she returns to the Octagon at UFC 207. The purse was disclosed by the Nevada Athletic Commission. Brett Okamoto at ESPN reported a portion of the purses including the women’s bantamweight champion, Amanda Nunes. She will be making $100,000 to show and $100,000-win bonus. Okamoto also […]
16 for 16: No. 3 New York finally passes law to legalize professional MMA in the state
After a long battle, the New York Assembly voted to legalize professional MMA in the state this past spring. It was signed into law by Governor Andrew Cuomo on April 14th. Thus, on September 1st the sport became legal and regulated by the state. Assembly votes shown in this picture. Green is good. pic.twitter.com/FmqX9WWmf9 — […]