The Nevada State Athletic Commission has disclosed that main event participants will receive $5 million for their fight tonight at UFC 202. Conor McGregor will receive a UFC record $3 million and Nate Diaz will earn $2 million. The $3 million will be the highest-reported amount given to a UFC fighter in the company’s history. […]
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Tax set on MMA events in New York
Law360.com reports that mixed martial arts events and other combat sports in New York state will pay more than 8 percent tax on gross receipts in addition to other tax terms in New York when the sport becomes officially legal on September 1st. The UFC will debut in New York on November 12th in Madison […]
Nick Diaz still owes fine to NAC, may not corner brother at 202
According to Fox Sports, Nick Diaz has yet to pay the fine assessed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission last year for testing positive for marijuana from his fight at UFC 183. As a result, he may not be able to corner his brother on Saturday against Conor McGregor. NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett told […]
Rivera flagged by USADA for potential violation
USADA has flagged the out of competition drug test of UFC bantamweight Francisco Rivera for a potential Anti-Doping Policy violation from a sample collection on July 23, 2016. Rivera last fought Erik Perez on July 30th at UFC 201. He is on a 3 fight UFC losing streak. The UFC provided its usual statement related […]
MMAFA posts statement on Facebook page
The Professional Fighters Association is making waves after its announcement last week of its formation and intent to unionize UFC fighters. Jeff Borris has made the media rounds and announced a press conference set for Thursday in Las Vegas. Maybe in direct or indirect response, the Mixed Martial Arts Fighters Association (MMAFA) has released a […]