Before the Ultimate Fight Night 37 London card, Dana White held one of his infamous pre-fight scrums where he tried to clear up some of the misconceptions regarding Fight Pass, including why Alexander Gustafsson ended up fighting on Fight Pass after a huge fight against Jon Jones on PPV last year. Link: TheMMAReport, Abbey Subhan […]
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Vitor Belfort out of UFC 173 title bout after NSAC TRT ban
Earlier in the day, the Nevada State Athletic Commission banned therapeutic use exemptions for testosterone treatment therapy (TRT), just a few hours after that announcement was made, UFC teased a big announcement would be aired on FOX Sports Live tonight. Fox Sports Live reported that Vitor Belfort would not be applying for a Nevada license […]
UFC 170: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 170 held at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. Knee, not armbar, stops McMann Ronda Rousey didn’t need her patented armbar to stop Sara McMann, but a knee to the liver downed the former Olympian. While there […]
Melendez re-signs with UFC, gets TUF coaching spot and title shot
MMA Fighting reports that Gilbert Melendez will remain with the UFC as it has matched the contract offered by Bellator. In addition, Dana White announced that Melendez will be the next coach on TUF opposite Anthony Pettis with the two meeting for Pettis’ title. Dana White made a subtle announcement via twitter attaching the UFC […]
UFC 170 pre-fight presser scrum focuses on fighter pay & sponsorships
UFC President Dana White discussed several topics during the UFC 170 pre-fight presser scrum, notably an update on the current status of Gilbert Melendez and recent fighter complains about fighter pay and sponsorships. “It’s not my f— problem,” White told Iole and the media. “Getting sponsorship is a problem. It’s tough. It’s hard to […]