MMA Junkie reports that Daniel Cormier has signed an 8 fight deal with the UFC. According to the article, he had 4 fights left on his previous deal. The report also states that “there wasn’t much in the way of negotiating the new one.” Cormier indicated he got what he wanted but did not disclose […]
UFC
Report: UFC 192 draws 250,000 estimated PPV buys
UFC 192 drew a reported 250,000 PPV buys according to Dave Meltzer’s latest Wrestling Observer newsletter. The event featured Daniel Cormier defending his UFC light heavyweight championship against Alexander Gustafsson. The estimated 250,000 PPV buys is the second-lowest buy rate for 2015. The 250,000 estimated PPV buy rate is slightly better than the 205,000 PPV […]
Rousey hangs up on UFC media call after Browne question
Ronda Rousey hung up on a UFC Conference Call due to a question from a reporter about the fighter’s relationship with UFC Heavyweight Travis Browne. The media conference call featuring Rousey, Holly Holm, Joanna Jedrzejczyk and Valerie Letourneau was held to promote UFC 193 on November 14th. The question was from Marc Raimondi of MMA […]
UFC considering naming rights deal for new arena per report
Nevada State Athletic Commission and Nick Diaz in settlement talks
MMA Fighting reports that representatives for Nick Diaz and the Nevada State Athletic Commission are discussion a potential settlement of his fine and punishment issued last month. Sources told MMA Fighting that with settlement talks ongoing, Diaz could be back in the Octagon by 2016. Amy Dardashtian also indicated that the best case scenario is […]