WSOF and ex-UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch became the latest fighter to fail a drug test. This time, the California State Athletic Commission found what MMA Junkie reports as a n “adverse result” following a pre-fight drug test prior to Fitch’s fight this past December at WSOF 16. The CSAC performed a CIR test on […]
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Heastie picked to take over for Silver as Speaker in NY Assembly
The New York Times reported earlier this week that Bronx Assemblyman Carl Heastie will replace Sheldon Silver as the elected speaker of the New York Assembly. Heastie was a co-sponsor of the bill to legalize professional MMA in the state which bodes well for a vote on the measure this legislative session. Heastie was elected […]
White issues statement on Silva, Spider continues on TUF Brazil 4
Dana White has issued a statement on Anderson Silva and the findings that he tested positive for two types of performance enhancing drugs. White indicated that despite the findings, Silva will continue his role as coach of The Ultimate Fighter Brazil while allowing “due process” by the commission. Silva denies using the banned substances. Via […]
UFC 183 Prelims draw 1.546M viewer average
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen that Saturday’s UFC 183 Prelims on FS1 drew 1.546 million viewers which makes it the second straight card over 1 million viewers. The headliner on the FS1 prelims featured Miesha Tate versus Sara McMann. The peak almost drew 2 million viewers plateauing at 1,992,000 in the 9:30-9:45pm quarter hour. […]
Silva, Diaz top UFC 183 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from this past Saturday’s UFC 183. As expected, Anderson Silva and Nick Diaz topped the list. Via MMA Junkie: Anderson Silva: $800,000 (includes $200,000 win bonus) def. Nick Diaz: $500,000 Tyron Woodley: $139,000 (includes $65,000 win bonus) def. Kelvin Gastelum: $21,000 Al Iaquinta: $36,000 (includes $18,000 win bonus) def. Joe […]