Conor McGregor has signed a 6-fight deal with the UFC according to a report from ESPN. Although financial terms were not disclosed, Dana White indicated that the new contract could make McGregor the highest-paid athlete in the UFC. The deal includes a sponsor agreement with McGregor’s new venture, Proper Whiskey. McGregor sold his new product […]
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Joe Silva explains UFC matchmaking in deposition excerpts
After a little bit away, MMA Payout takes a look at some of the depositions taken place in light of the Zuffa Antitrust lawsuit. The depositions were attached to the motion papers in support of Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment. Joe Silva, former matchmaker for the UFC, was deposed regarding his role with the company. […]
USADA arbitrator reduces Jon Jones suspension, will be back in UFC by October
USADA has handed Jon Jones a 15-month suspension for his failed drug test at UFC 214 in July 2017. The arbitration decision means that Jones will be eligible to fight in the UFC this October. Jones was represented at his hearing by experienced doping attorney Paul Greene. He was also represented by Peter S. Christensen […]
McGregor enters Irish Whiskey Business with Proper No. Twelve
Conor McGregor is launching Proper No. Twelve, his own Irish whiskey. The name is a nod to Dublin 12, the place where McGregor grew up. Last year during the Mayweather-McGregor hype, it appeared that McGregor was entering the whiskey business with Notorious Whiskey. Connor McGregor’s entering the whiskey business. Here’s a look at “Notorious Whiskey” […]
UFC Fight Night 136 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 136 drew 22,603 fans for a live gate of $1.84 million in its debut in Russia. The announced attendance was disclosed by the UFC post-event. It was the first event ever event in the country and it was the highest-attended Fight Night this year. According to John Morgan of MMA Junkie, there […]