MMA Fighting is reporting that UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones is being sought by Albuquerque Police in connection with a hit and run accident that occurred Saturday night. A police spokesperson for Albuquerque’s police department indicated that Jones is being sought in connection with a woman’s car being struck Sunday morning by another car […]
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UFC 186 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from Saturday’s UFC 186 from Montreal. Demetrious Johnson led the bonus winners with his last second submission over Kyoji Horiguchi. In addition to Johnson’s submission bonus, Thomas Almeida, Chad Laprise and Bryan Barberena earned $50,000 bonuses. The event drew 10,154 fans for a gate of $668,000 according […]
McGregor signs Bud Light sponsor deal
Conor McGregor has signed a deal with Bud Light according to the outspoken UFC Irish Featherweight. McGregor made the announcement via social media. I have inked a deal with @budlight. It is an honor to team up with this game changing brand as I too change the game. pic.twitter.com/2AdR2bBzpP — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 24, […]
Update on Zuffa Antitrust Lawsuit
In a brief litigation update, the parties in the Zuffa Antitrust lawsuit recently agreed to mediation to occur no later than September 30, 2015. The decision was determined as part of a pre-trial case management conference. The parties met and conferred as to whether dispute resolution was appropriate for the case. The parties have stipulated […]