Venum will be the next exclusive global outfitting and apparel partner of the UFC according to the company. The announcement was made Friday morning ahead of UFC 251 faceoffs by Zuffa’s Chief Operating Officer Lawrence Epstein. The UFC will debut the Venum fight kits in April 2021. According to Epstein, the change in clothing sponsors […]
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Abu Dhabi paying for logistics of UFC Fight Island
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 […]