Frank Mir was notified of a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation related to an in-competition sample collected the day of his fight against Mark Hunt March 20th in Brisbane, Australia. The UFC released a basic statement acknowledging it knows of the possible violation but also indicated that all athletes are afforded due process. Frank Mir released […]
Boxing payouts: Pacquiao – $7M, Bradley $4M
Manny Pacquiao will make at least $7 million and Timothy Bradley will make $4 million for their third fight coming this Saturday in Las Vegas. Kevin Iole posted the purses for Saturday night’s event which will be on HBO PPV. Purses for Saturday. Pacman and Bradley also share in PPV revenue pic.twitter.com/aeSQwNhENo — Kevin Iole […]
Tate-Nunes announced for UFC 200
The UFC announced on Wednesday that Miesha Tate would be making her first title defense of her women’s bantamweight title against Amanda Nunes at UFC 200. The matchup steers past the potential rematch with Holly Holm. Nunes is the 4th ranked women in the bantamweight division. Holm’s agent, Lenny Fresquez said that Tate turned down […]
NY Times op-ed asks Governor Cuomo to veto MMA Bill
Despite the fact that the New York Assembly passed legislation to legalize MMA in the state, Governor Andrew Cuomo has yet to sign the bill into law. Thus, the New York Times published an op-ed piece calling for the governor to veto the MMA bill. The opinion piece by Nicole Gelinas of the Manhattan Institute […]
Branch, Fitch top WSOF 30 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from WSOF 30 held this past weekend in Las Vegas. The salary information was obtained from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. David Branch was the top earner making $130,000 ($65K/$65K). Via MMA Junkie: David Branch: $130,000 (includes $65,000 win bonus) def. Clifford Starks: $15,000 Jon Fitch: $70,000 (includes $35,000 win […]