MMA Junkie reports, via USA Today, that Anderson Silva has stepped into the UFC 153 main event and will face Stephan Bonnar. The fight will take place at 205 pounds and will be a three round main event. Silva had indicated that he would fight at UFC 151 and now gets the call to replace […]
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Aldo, Rampage out of UFC 153
World Series of Fighting has 1 year contract on NBC Sports Network
MMA Junkie reports on the television contract of the World Series of Fighting on NBC Sports Network. Ray Sefo, WSOF head, indicated that the organization has a one year deal with the network although its his plan to run 8-10 events a year. Sefo clarified the position that WSOF will be in discussion with NBC […]
White interview explains UFC 151 cancellation
Dana White’s recent appearance on Fuel TV to explain the UFC 151 cancellation gave some perspective on his comments toward Jon Jones. Without truly admitting fault, he indicated that he was not mad at Jones and attributed some level of fault toward Henderson. In his interview with Ariel Helwani, a toned down White stated that […]
Report: UFC 151 cancellation estimated at a $40 million economic loss
MMA Fighting reports the financial impact of the cancellation of 151 caused a $40 million impact on all parties involved. Not only were fighters on the card financially impacted , but the trickle down of parties impacted by the loss including, hotels, taxis, restaurants, clubs and gambling revenue. The UFC had invested $2 million in […]