The UFC announced Thursday night that Anderson Silva will face Daniel Cormier in a 3 round fight at UFC 200. Silva steps in for Jon Jones who was removed due to a potential UFC Anti-Doping Policy Violation. Silva was scheduled to do an autograph signing in town this week but that was cancelled prior to […]
Jones off UFC 200 for potential UFC Anti-Doping violation
Jon Jones is out of the main event for UFC 200 and off of the card entirely after he was flagged for a potential UFC anti-doping policy. The UFC was informed of the potential violation on Wednesday night. Jones is said to address the potential USADA violation on Thursday morning. The positive test is a […]
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PBC on ESPN draws 542,000 viewers this past Saturday
Premier Boxing Champions on ESPN Saturday night drew 542,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. In addition, the event drew 207,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. The event featured Denis Shafikov as he defeated Jamel Herring via TKO. PBC on ESPN July 11, 2015 – (Thurman-Collazo) 800,000 August 1, 2015 – (Garcia-Malignaggi) 1.073M August 31, 2015 (Mares-Santa […]
Fertitta and White proclaim they still own UFC in LA Times article
Zuffa’s Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White spoke to the Los Angeles Times to deny rumors that the UFC has been sold. The piece shifts the focus of the reported Zuffa sale to UFC 200. The exclusive interview secured by the LA Times quotes Fertitta as saying that they will let “everyone know” if something happens. […]