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 […]
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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 […]
Report confirms matchmaker Joe Silva leaving UFC
Longtime UFC matchmaker Joe Silva will be leaving his post for the company at year’s end. Multiple sources confirmed the news. On the heels of a $4 billion sale to WME-IMG, Silva likely leaves the UFC on good terms. MMA Junkie noted that Sean Shelby will likely takeover Silva’s duties. The UFC has not confirmed […]
UFC on Fox 21 ratings produce lowest ratings ever
Henderson tops Bellator 160 payouts
MMA Fighting reports the salaries from Friday’s Bellator 160. Benson Henderson was the top paid fighter making $75,000 as disclosed by the California State Athletic Commission. Via MMA Fighting: Benson Henderson ($75,000 + no win bonus = $75,000) def. Patricio Freire ($50,000) Derek Anderson ($10,000 + $10,000 = $20,000) def. Saad Award ($18,000) Georgi Karakhanyan ($17,000 + […]