ESPN reports a potential trade between MMA promotions UFC and ONE. The deal would have Demetrious Johnson moving to ONE while Ben Askren would head to the UFC. The trade would have Johnson and Askren released from their respective promotional contracts in order to sign with the other promotion. Both have fights left on their […]
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UFC announces PSAs to support Trump Administration campaign on Opioid Abuse
The UFC has announced it is working with the Trump Administration in combating Opioid addiction. It will launch a public service announcement addressing the Opioid crisis. President Trump’s Initiative to Stop Opioid Abuse was announced on Wednesday at the White House. The Administration secured $6 billion in new funding over two years to fight opioid […]
UFC introduces product that tracks punching statistics
The UFC has announced the launch of a first-ever UFC Force Tracker smart device for heavy bags. According to a UFC press release, the launch is in partnership with CSG Taiwan Limited. IMG negotiated the multi-year licensing agreement between the UFC and CSG Taiwan Limited. Per the UFC press release, “[t]he UFC Force Tracker is […]
UFC welterweight accepts 2 year sanction for cocaine use
USADA has announced that UFC UK fighter Bradley Scott has accepted a two-year sanction for violating the UFC Anti-Doping Program. Scott tested positive for cocaine metabolites per an in-competition test. Via USADA press release: Scott, 29, tested positive for benzoylecgonine, a metabolite of cocaine, as the result of a urine sample he provided in-competition on […]
UFC 229 draws 2.4 million PPV buys
UFC 229 has delivered the best PPV buy rate in company history according to multiple reports including The Wrestling Observer’s Dave Meltzer. The event featuring the return of Conor McGregor and arguably the best lightweight in the world, Khabib Nurmogomedov drew 2.4 million buys. Broken down, it drew 1.9 million PPV buys from traditional satellite […]