The UFC announced details of its new drug policy at a press conference Wednesday. The United States Anti-Doping Agency will take the reins as a third-party administrator for the UFC policy. The new rules will take effect July 1, 2015. Among the new shift in policy is that contracted UFC fighters will be subject to year-round […]
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Kovalev-Stevenson will not happen this year
While we’ve seen Al Haymon’s Premier Boxing Champions come out to mainly positive reviews as his promotion is seemingly everywhere, there is still acrimony between rival promoters due to network affiliations. Take the ongoing struggle between representatives for Adonis Stevenson and Sergey Kovalev. Recently, Kovalev’s promoter withdrew from its purse bid for a chance to […]
14 for 14: No. 14 Gil re-signs with the UFC
Back in February, Gilbert Melendez re-signed with the UFC after it was initially reported that he had agreed to a deal with Bellator. But, the UFC exercised its “right to match” in Gil’s contract. The move showed a newfound Bellator strategy to become more competitive with the UFC Melendez became a free agent after his […]
Pacquiao-Top Rank renew contract
ESPN reports that Manny Pacquiao has signed a two year extension with Top Rank Boxing. The deal will go through December 2016 and likely ends talk of a possible Pacquiao-Mayweather fight. Top Rank Promoter Bob Arum indicated that the financial terms were not disclosed due to a confidentiality agreement. The deal also extends MP Promotions […]
Alvarez contract states Chandler rematch next despite Brooks win
The MMA Report reports that Eddie Alvarez’s contract has him specifically fighting Michael Chandler. The apparent clause in the contract would leave Bellator without the opportunity for Alvarez to fight interim champion Will Brooks. You will recall that Bellator and Alvarez were embroiled in a contentious legal battle which was finally settled. Although terms of […]