2020 saw the return of Conor McGregor to the Octagon as he made short work of Donald Cerrone at UFC 246. It was the first time he had been in the Octagon since October 2018. Yet, the less than a round in January 2020 was the only action we saw of McGregor. His return garnered […]
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2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 4 UFC gets political, except when it doesn’t
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2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 5 Nevada stops disclosing fighter pay
In July, the Nevada State Athletic Commission made pay information for combat sports confidential. The new amendment to the Nevada rule prevents the media and/or public from obtaining purse information disclosed by promoters prior to bouts. Certain states such as Washington and California disclose pay information upon request. However, other states such as New York […]
Chimaev-Edwards fight off once again
Khamzat Chimaev withdrew from his bout against Leon Edwards next month due to complications from COVID-19 according to a report from MMA Junkie. This is the second time that this fight has been postponed. Edwards tested positive for COVID-19 which postponed their December 20th showdown. The undefeated Chimaev also tested positive for COVID-19 in December […]