MMA Fighting reports that UFC 202 is currently estimated at doing 1.65 million PPV buys. The number puts it ahead of UFC 196 in PPV buys. Prior to this year, the top PPV event for the UFC was UFC 100 which posted 1.6M buys on July 11, 2009. In the main event Brock Lesnar faced […]
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Cerrone-Lawler set for UFC 205 in NY per White
UFC President Dana White indicated that Donald Cerrone will fight Robbie Lawler as part of the company’s debut in New York at UFC 205. Lawler lost his welterweight title to Tyron Woodley at UFC 201 in July. Cerrone, who recently signed a new contract with the UFC, defeated Rick Story at UFC 202. White mentioned […]
Punk given waiver for license by Ohio commission
MMA Junkie reports that CM Punk was given clearance by the Ohio commission to obtain a license to fight this Saturday. CM Punk was granted a license despite the fact he has no amateur or professional MMA experience. The rules in Ohio cite that “A mixed martial arts fighter will be required to have a […]
UFC Fight Night 93 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 93 from Hamburg, Germany. The event drew 11,763 for a live gate of $913,428 U.S. dollars. The UFC announced that the event was a sell-out with 30 percent of ticket sales coming from outside Germany. It was the first time the UFC […]
Li Jingliang avoids USADA punishment after flagged test
UFC welterweight Li Jingliang will avoid punishment from USADA despite testing positive for trace amount of clenbuterol. USADA determined that the prohibited substance was ingested without fault or negligence. The flagged test occurred on May 18, 2016, prior to his fight at The Ultimate Fighter 23 Finale. Jingliang defeated Anton Zafir in his bout. Per […]