The Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a 3-year suspension of former UFC fighter Wanderlei Silva on Wednesday. Silva’s suspension is retroactive to May 24, 2014, the date that he evaded a drug test in lead up to his fight with Chael Sonnen at UFC 175. In addition to the suspension Silva will have to submit […]
Pacquiao dropped by Nike
Nike has severed ties with Manny Pacquiao after the Filipino fighter made derogatory remarks about same sex relationships. Despite an apology from Pacquiao, it was too little too late. Pacquiao had been a Nike-sponsored fighter for over 8 years. He had a clothing line specifically for the fighter including a logo made by the apparel […]
Toyo Tires renews sponsorship with UFC
Long-time UFC sponsor Toyo Tires announced that it has signed a multi-year extension with the UFC. The Cypress, California company will continue to be the “Official Tire of UFC.” In a press release sent out on Tuesday, the company stated that it would continue to have a presence inside the Octagon during “select events on […]
DraftKings decides not to renew UFC sponsorship
The Legal Sports Reports states that fantasy sports operator Draft Kings has not renewed its sponsorship deal with the UFC. It appears that the deal expired at the end of 2015 according to the report. The sponsorship deal could be renewed at any time but a DraftKings representative gave a rather neutral statement about its […]
Sterling chooses to re-sign with the UFC
Aljamain Sterling announced that he is re-signing with the UFC. The bantamweight was a free agent after his fight this past December and while there was much speculation about where he would sign he has decided to remain in the UFC. Sterling made the announcement on The MMA Hour. He said that he got a […]