Conor McGregor has signed a 6-fight deal with the UFC according to a report from ESPN. Although financial terms were not disclosed, Dana White indicated that the new contract could make McGregor the highest-paid athlete in the UFC. The deal includes a sponsor agreement with McGregor’s new venture, Proper Whiskey. McGregor sold his new product […]
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Rockhold awaiting right contract from UFC to fight Weidman
Did UFC satisfy its part of deal for Brian Ortega at UFC 226?
UPDATED 7/20/18, 10:19pm PT: According to MMA Junkie report, a financial deal was struck between the UFC and Ortega). Brian Ortega was not compensated despite being ready for his fight with Max Holloway at UFC 226 underscores anl issue with bout agreements which allows the UFC to provide an opponent in order satisfy its terms […]
The Interview: USF Law Student Zachary Tomlin
I had the opportunity to speak with University of San Francisco Law School student Zachary Tomlin. He recently won an award in the annual Sports Lawyers Association student writing competition for a paper he wrote about the NLRB and the UFC. Tomlin SLA Submission by JASONCRUZ206 on Scribd During my talk with Zack, we reference […]
Dodson will not be paid after Munhoz fails to make weight
John Dodson will not be compensated for traveling to Brazil, making weight and being ready to fight Pedro Munhoz Saturday after the Sao Paulo native did not make weight. MMA Fighting’s Guilherme Cruz confirmed with UFC officials that Dodson will not be compensated. Munhoz was unable to make weight for his fight at 135 pounds. […]