The UFC announced UFC 197 set for March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas which will feature two title fights as Conor McGregor will challenge for the lightweight title against Rafael Dos Anjos. Holly Holm will make her first title defense of her women’s bantamweight title against Miesha Tate. McGregor will seek to win two title […]
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NAC passes settlement agreement with Nick Diaz
The Nevada State Athletic Commission passed a proposed settlement agreement with UFC contracted fighter Nick Diaz at the commission’s monthly hearing on Tuesday. Pat Lundvall, who was the main driver during the contentious Nick Diaz hearing, seconded the motion for the passage of the proposed settlement. The settlement was passed without any discussion or public […]
UFC announces new CFO
The UFC announced the appointment of Nakisa Bidarian as Chief Financial Officer of the company per UFC press release. Bidarian replaces John Mulkey as CFO of the company. Mulkey’s LinkedIn Profile only identifies him as Former UFC Chief Financial Officer and not another position in place of his former title. According to his profile on […]
UFC 197 official announcement delayed due to money demands per report
The official announcement for UFC 197 has been delayed due to monetary demands by headliner Conor McGregor per a report by Brazilian outlet Globo. The event is slated to be McGregor challenging for the lightweight title against Rafael dos Anjos. In addition, another rumored bout includes Holly Holm defending her women’s bantamweight title against Miesha […]
Report on UFC fighters tested by USADA in 2015
USADA tested 353 fighters as part of the UFC’s anti-doping program in 2015. In the 6 month span, Jose Aldo, Conor McGregor and Ronda Rousey were the most-tested fighters with a reported 8 drug tests conducted by USADA. According to a report by MMA Junkie, 156 athletes were tested from July 1, 2015 to the […]