Kickboxing organization K-1 Global issued a response Monday morning in reaction to the announcement by UFC Fight Pass that the over the top digital platform will air Glory. It appears that the K-1 may take issue with the ownership of its events. In an email from its press office, K-1 made it known that it […]
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Rousey gets one of covers for SI’s swimsuit issue
Ronda Rousey will be one of three models to be on three separate covers of the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Rousey will be on the cover of the magazine along with Ashley Graham and Hailey Clauson. The reveal of the covers came Saturday night on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 Revealed which aired on TNT […]
Henderson talks free agency
Benson Henderson talked to Newsday this past week about his experience with free agency and his decision to sign with Bellator. The Q&A is an interesting look at the process of MMA Free Agency. Henderson stated he signed an 8 fight deal with the UFC and was offered chances to re-sign prior to the expiration […]
DraftKings purchases Kountermove
MMA fantasy sports site Kountermove has been acquired by DraftKings according to the company in a press release issued on Thursday. The Boston, Massachusetts company is one of the top Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the country. Notably, the UFC has an existing sponsorship deal with DraftKings and appears in Octagon signage during UFC events. […]
Jones court date pushed to March
MMA Fighting reports that Jon Jones has had his traffic court date pushed back to March 23rd. In January, Jones was cited for three traffic violations which brought up the question as to whether it violated his probation stemming from his felony hit-and-run case last spring. Jones entered into a plea deal with prosecutors this […]