We are less than 24 hours away and a negative COVID-19 test from one of the most anticipated fights of 2020 as Jorge Masvidal takes on Kamaru Usman for the UFC welterweight title. Masvidal is the underdog taking this fight on short notice but the line as an underdog has shrunk this past week. Gamebred […]
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Venum chosen as new UFC outfitting and apparel partner
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 […]
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 […]