The UFC unveiled its Reebok fighter “kits” in a glitzy press conference in New York City Tuesday morning. Many UFC stars were on hand to model the new uniforms which go into effect starting at UFC 189 next week. The unveiling included many fighters based on home country and then the champions of each division […]
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Despite loss, Machida tops UFC Fight Night salaries
MMA Junkie reports the disclosed salaries from Saturday night UFC Fight Night 70. Lyoto Machida earned 1/3 of the total reported payouts drawing $200,000 in his loss to Yoel Romero. Via MMA Junkie: Yoel Romero: $66,000 (includes $33,000 win bonus) def. Lyoto Machida: $200,000 Lorenz Larkin: $66,000 (includes $33,000 win bonus) def. Santiago Ponzinibbio: $10,000 […]
Rousey, Cerrone nominated for ESPYs
Ronda Rousey and Donald Cerrone have received nominations for the 2015 ESPY awards. Rousey is nominated in 3 categories while Cerrone received a nomination in the “Best Fighter” category. Rousey is nominated for “Best Female Athlete” and “Best Play.” The UFC women’s bantamweight champion won “Best Fighter” honors last year. Rousey and Cerrone are in […]
UFC Fight Night 70 attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance and bonuses from UFC Fight Night 70. Yoel Romero led the bonus winners with his KO of Lyoto Machida in the main event. Romero, Thiago Santos, Lorenz Larkin and Santiago Ponzinibbio earned the $50,000 bonuses. Larkin and Ponzinibbio won Fight of the Night. Santos earned a Performance of the Night […]
NSAC indicates position on licensing with Aldo injury still uncertain
Jose Aldo’s injury appears to be worse than first reported and the main event for UFC 189 on July 11th hangs in the balance. The Nevada State Athletic Commission indicated that it will rely on the medical information provided to it in issuing Aldo a license to fight next month. MMA Junkie reports that the […]