UFC Fight Night 101 drew 13,721 for a live gate of $2.2 million Australian dollars from Rod Laver Arena in Melbourne, Australia. In addition, Robert Whittaker scored a double bonus on Saturday night. It was the second event in Melbourne as the first event was last November’s UFC 193: Rousey v. Holm. It was the […]
Holloway-Pettis head UFC 206 for interim title
MMA Fighting reports that the new main event for UFC 206 will be Max Holloway versus Anthony Pettis for the interim featherweight title. The news brings an eventual shakeup in the UFC featherweight division. Conor McGregor is the current featherweight and lightweight champion having won the lightweight title earlier this month in New York. However, […]
Cormier out of UFC 206
NYSAC suspends three after UFC 205
The New York State Athletic Commission has suspended 3 UFC fighters after UFC 205. Kevin Gastelum and Thiago Alves were suspended for missing weight and Yoel Romero was suspended for his post-fight celebration in leaving the octagon. Gastelum was suspended six months for missing weight for his bout against Donald Cerrone. The fight was called […]
USADA responds to Machida’s statement on suspension
USADA has provided MMA Fighting a response to Lyoto Machida’s comments about his 18 month suspension for using a banned substance. Upon receiving news of his 18-month suspension, Machida left a message for his fans on his Facebok page. In an interview with MMA Fighting, USADA spokesperson Ryan Madden asserted the organization’s message to UFC […]