Tom Lawlor has been notified by USADA that an out-of-competition drug test has been flagged for potential banned substances. The 33-year-old middleweight is 6-5 in the UFC. The UFC has issued its standard statement: The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) has informed Tom Lawlor of a potential Anti-Doping violation […]
Gawker pays $31M to settle Hogan lawsuit
The New York Times reports that Gawker Media Group and Hulk Hogan have settled Hogan’s invasion of privacy lawsuit for a reported $31 million. Hogan prevailed at trial and a jury verdict awarded him a $140 million judgment but Gawker appealed the court decision. Instead of pursuing the appeal, the parties decided to settle the […]
MMA Payout Exclusive: Interview with Robert Haydak, President of Alliance MMA
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with the President of Alliance MMA, Robert Haydak. He talked about his company’s recent IPO, its business model and its future plans. For those that do not know, the company went public on the NASDAQ stock exchange last month. You can find investor information on the company here […]
Jones attorney requests for expedited USADA arbitration decision
The USADA arbitration of Jon Jones was completed on Monday at a law office in California after 10 hours before a panel of 3 arbitrators per MMA Fighting. Jones’ attorney, Howard Jacobs, is seeking an expedited decision prior to Jones’ disciplinary hearing before the Nevada Athletic Commission on November 10th. Per the Arbitration rules in […]
UFC launches NY-specific clothing collection for UFC 205
The UFC announced that it is launching its first-ever event-specific product line for the promotion’s debut in New York on November 12th. The New York collection from Reebok features city-themed T-shirts, hoodies, hats and shorts for men and women. The price points range from $16-$50. All UFC 205 fighters will wear a unique kit designed […]