The UFC has backpedaled on its initial stance on banning Ariel Helwani and other MMA Fighting staff from receiving media credentials from the company in a prepared statement from the company. From the UFC.com web site: Following a conversation with the editorial team at SB Nation, UFC will not prevent MMAFighting.com from receiving media credentials […]
Ariel Helwani given lifetime ban by UFC
MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani was escorted out of UFC 199 prior to its conclusion according to multiple reports including the host of the MMA Hour. In addition, Esther Lin and Casey Leydon of MMA Fighting were required to leave the event. MMA Fighting has issued a statement: MMA Fighting and SB Nation fully support Ariel, […]
UFC 199: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 199 taking place at The Forum in Inglewood, California. The show featured two title defenses. Bisping shocks the world Michael Bisping waited a long time for his shot at the middleweight title and he did not disappoint. Perhaps exposing a […]
UFC 199 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 199 held at The Forum in Inglewood, California drew 15,587 for a live gate of $2,168,675 according to the announcement at the post-fight press conference. In addition, Michael Bisping led the bonus winners for the night. In addition to Bisping’s KO of Luke Rockhold to earn the middleweight title, Dan Henderson received a fight […]