After it was announced at a press conference that Jon Jones would face Lyoto Machida at UFC 152, Machida has declined the fight and Vitor Belfort will face Jon Jones. The surprising news occurred late Thursday night. Belfort was scheduled to face Alan Belcher in Brazil. That fight is off although Belcher is likely to […]
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Pacquiao still sponsored by Nike despite White’s comments
Bloody Elbow reports that Nike’s sponsorship of Jon Jones did not usurp the sponsorship of Manny Pacquiao. Dana White originally indicated that Nike was “shutting down” the Manny Pacquiao line for Jones. Pacquiao advisor Michael Koncz told BoxingScene.com that Nike execs found White’s comments “pretty amusing.” Koncz indicated that Nike had new deals in store […]
UFC officials, Griffin make appearance at LGBTQ groundbreaking ceremony
MMA Junkie reports that Forrest Griffin and UFC officials made an appearance at the groundbreaking of a LGBTQ Community Center in Las Vegas. Zuffa, LLC is one of the initial donors to the center. The comments made by UFC rep Reed Harris and Griffin do not address the sexual orientation issue, but on the mission […]
Bloomberg features the Fertittas
Bloomberg ran a feature on the Fertittas and its ownership of the UFC. The feature provides details on the Fertittas as well as some interesting financial information. The article states that the UFC brings in $500 million in annual sales. The Fertittas, according to Bloomberg, control a fortune worth at least $1 billion dollars. Via […]
Chad Mendes wanted for questioning after bar fight
The Hanford Sentinel reports that UFC Featherweight Chad Mendes is wanted by authorities after a 40 person brawl at a bar last Saturday The details do not paint Mendes in a good light. Via Hanford Sentinel: Mendes, 27, allegedly sucker punched a patron in the face and took off running out the back door. Officials […]