The Jon Jones-Dana White social media war of words over compensation for his next fight has escalated. On Sunday Jones indicated that he was abdicating his UFC Light Heavyweight title. Yes https://t.co/QHDrkMtBeI — Jon Bones Jones (@JonnyBones) May 31, 2020 #ESPN Reyes vs Jan For the UFC light heavyweight championship of the world. As of […]
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UFC on ESPN 9 bonuses
Gilbert Burns impressive main event domination of Tyron Woodley earned him a Performance Bonus tonight as the UFC reconvened in Las Vegas at the UFC Apex. Burns announced his presence as a contender for the welterweight title as he easily handled Woodley in their five round affair. Mackenzie Dern earned the other Performance Bonus with […]
‘UFSEA’ mark applications filed by Zuffa for Fight Island
The UFC has filed trademark applications for UFSEA as it presumably will be used in connection with this summer unveiling of UFC Fight Island, an island that Dana White has put together to hold fights during the COVID-19 pandemic. The filing comes a week after HBO’s John Oliver spoofed the name UF-SEA on his Last […]
UFC updates COVID-19 protocol for May 30th event
According to MMA Junkie, the UFC has updated its COVID-19 protocol as it heads into next Saturday’s UFC on ESPN 9 at the UFC Apex. The event still needs the go ahead by the Nevada State Athletic Commission this Wednesday. Social distancing is defined clearly in the latest iteration of the UFC policies and procedures […]
NAC reconvenes next week; UFC and Top Rank event permits on agenda
It appears that the end of the stay-at-home orders in Nevada will be lifted starting with the UFC event at The Apex on May 30th as the promotion along with Top Rank Boxing have requested removal of restrictions to hold events in the near future. The commission will convene on Wednesday, May 30th. In the […]