The Black Beast has made himself known for the outrageous things he says and his love of Popeye’s Chicken. MMA Fighting reports that Derrick Lewis has signed a sponsorship deal with Popeye’s Chicken. Through his management, Lewis has secured a deal with Popeye’s Chicken. Lewis and his opponent this Saturday, Daniel Cormier, have taken friendly […]
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UFC lightweight back after 6 month USADA suspension
On Monday, USADA announced that UFC lightweight Polo Reyes has accepted a six-month sanction for violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. Reyes tested positive for ostarine after an out-of-competition test on March 8, 2018. Via USADA press release: Reyes, 33, tested positive for ostarine following an out-of-competition test conducted on March 8, 2018. Ostarine is […]
UFC Fight Night 138 draws 531,000 viewers
UFC Fight Night 138 drew 531,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The prelims drew 237,000 viewers on FS2. The last part of the prelims aired on FS1 and drew 159,000 viewers in the 20 minutes it was on the network. The main card saw a 12-minute overrun for the […]
UFC Fight Night 138 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 138 took place Saturday night in Moncton, New Brunswick Canada. Anthony Smith led the bonus winners with his main event finish of Volkan Oezdamir. Also winning bonuses last night were Don Madge, Nasrat Haqparast and Thibault Gouti. Madge earned his performance bonus with a headkick KO over Te Edwards. Haqparast and Gouti earned Fight of […]
Edgar out, Rodriguez in against Korean Zombie at UFC Fight Night 139
ESPN’s Brett Okamoto reports that Frankie Edgar has pulled out of his November 10th fight against the Korean Zombie at UFC Fight Night in Denver. According to the report, the UFC has already found a replacement for Edgar in Yair Rodriguez. Ironically, Rodriguez had been cut by the UFC in May after contractual and booking […]