In an interview with Sports Business, UFC COO Lawrence Epstein stated that the Abu Dhabi government is paying for the logistics of the four events being held on Fight Island including transport, testing, accommodation, training facilities and catering. It also may be paying a “hosting fee” to the UFC on top of that which makes […]
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Masvidal coach, Mike Brown, tests positive for COVID-19
Raphael Marinho of Combate.com first reported that American Top Team head coach Mike Brown has tested positive for COVID-19 and will be unable to corner Jorge Masvidal as he faces Kamaru Usman this Saturday at UFC 251. Brown received a COVID-19 test in Las Vegas on Monday prior to proceeding on the flight to […]
UFC bantamweight tests positive for COVID-19, out of Fight Island matchup
Pedro Munhoz is the latest UFC athlete to test positive for COVID-19 as his bantamweight matchup with Frankie Edgar set for July 15th has been cancelled. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani reported that the matchup was called off due to Munhoz’s positive test. The matchup would have been Edgar’s first as a bantamweight in the UFC. Edgar […]
Top Rank, Golden Boy and Mayweather Promotions among those receiving PPP loans
On Monday the Small Business Administration released the names of the companies that received Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans. Some of the names include law firms related to the UFC lawsuit as well as boxing promotions. A $660 billion program intended to keep small businesses going during the economic shutdown caused by the COVID-19 pandemic […]