UFC event to go ahead after last ditch negotiations The uncertain, but inevitable, return of sanctioned mixed martial arts in New York. Sheik Ahmed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority’s Chief, Dies at 41 Illinois bolsters boxing safety standards Women’s Place in MMA UFC event to go ahead after last ditch negotiations Federal Minister […]
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TIME’s Most Influential List: Dana White?
UFC President Dana White is currently amongst the 200 candidates eligible to be selected for TIME Magazine’s 100 Most Influential People issue, which is to be released later this year. Here’s what the magazine had to say about him in his bio: The sport White champions is officially called mixed martial arts, but he and […]
UFN 21: $590,685 Live Gate
John Morgan at MMAJunkie are reporting that last night’s UFN 21: Florian vs. Gomi card held in Charlotte, North Carolina drew 7700 fans to the Bojangles Coliseum for a live gate of $590,685. CHARLOTTE, N.C. – UFC Fight Night 21 wasn’t a sellout, but the night’s 7,700 attendance figure and $590,685 live gate provided the […]
UFN 21: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! Just days after UFC 111 we’re now looking at UFN 21: Florian vs. Gomi, which was held in Charlotte, North Carolina at the Bojangles Coliseum. In addition to Florian-Gomi, the event also featured a co-main event between heavyweights Roy Nelson and Stefan Struve. Florian taps Gomi, likely eyeing Boston Florian […]
UFC 115: “Good to Go” in Vancouver
TeamRadio in Canada is reporting that the UFC and Vancouver Athletic Commission have settled their differences and UFC 115 should be “good to go” now in Vancouver. The UFC has sorted out its issues with the city of Vancouver, clearing the way for a show in June. UFC president Dana White confirmed the on-again, off-again […]