Tim Means is not happy with Georges St-Pierre and the MMAAA. In an interview with Bloody Elbow, he accuses GSP and other fighters of turning away from a fighters’ union. He also supports the current Reebok deal as it has provided him with steady sponsor pay. Means was not impressed by the MMAAA launch and […]
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Zuffa files opposition to Bellator motion to quash subpoena
Zuffa has filed its opposition to Bellator’s Motion to Quash Subpoenas issued by the company in its lawsuit filed by former fighters. Zuffa argues it is in need of three requests it made to Bellator and made exhaustive attempts (over 18 months) to work with the company on narrowing the scope. Zuffa claims it does […]
Ferguson not paid $250K show money for UFC 209
In an interview with Ariel Helwani on The MMA Hour this past Monday, Tony Ferguson sounded dejected and indicated that he had yet to receive his show money of $250,000 as disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. It appears he’s still waiting for it. MMA Junkie reports that Ferguson received less than half his […]
Rothwell notified of potential USADA violation
UFC Heavyweight Ben Rothwell has been notified of a potential UFC Anti-Doping Violation as USADA has flagged an out-of-competition sample from February 6th. Rothwell was scheduled to face Fabricio Werdum at UFC 211 on May 13 in Dallas. Per the UFC Anti-Doping policy, Rothwell is provisionally suspended pending the USADA investigation. MMA Fighting obtained a […]
UFC 209 Prelims draw over 1M viewers
The UFC 209 Prelims drew 1,033,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night per Sports TV Ratings. According to Sports TV Ratings, the event drew 510,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. In the featured fight of the prelims Marcin Tybura defeated Luis Henrique Barbosa. The prelims also featured two very good come-from-behind victories by Iuri Alcantara […]