UFC Giacomo Lemos has accepted a two-year sanction for testing positive for drostanolone and its metabolite according to a statement from USADA. The heavyweight has yet to fight in the UFC but a drug test was flagged by USADA from July 9, 2019. Via USADA release Lemos the 30 year old Brazilian tested positive for […]
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Zuffa files Reply Brief seeking to include Silva testimony in Antitrust Lawsuit
Zuffa has filed its Reply Brief in its hopes of Judge Richard Boulware changing his mind with admitting testimony of Joe Silva in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit. During the evidentiary hearing of Joe Silva, Zuffa attorneys attempted to ask the former matchmaker about “wage share” but was shut down by Plaintiffs who objected to the […]
UFC Fight Night Boston main card draws 805K viewers Friday night
The UFC Boston card on Friday night drew 805,000 viewers on ESPN2 Friday night according to Nielsen per ShowBuzz Daily. The Prelims drew 396,000 viewers for its 3-hour telecast prior to the main card. The Prelims began at 6pm ET and 3pm on the west coast. According to ShowBuzz Daily it drew 0.13 in the […]
With UFC data, company launches service for sports betting
Last week, the UFC announced that it is launching a new in-house product called UFC Event Centre which will give fans a chance to bet on UFC events. With IMG Arena, the company’s official UFC data feed, sportsbooks and gaming operators will have access to in-round betting, official data delivery in less than two seconds, […]