According to reports from multiple MMA media outlets, it looks like Tony Ferguson and Khabib Nurmogomedov will once again try to fight one another barring injury in April in Brooklyn, New York. Ferguson has been branding his tweets with a Champ Shit Only TM for which he’s applied for the mark but has yet to […]
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UFC announces changes to UFC Anti-Doping Policy
On Monday, the UFC announced changes to its UFC Anti-Doping Policy as it looks to address issues with contaminated samples. In addition, it announced Thorne as a certified supplement maker. The new policy also advises that athletes use only supplements that have been certified by USADA’s approved list of five different certification agencies. If an athlete […]
Jones to defend UFC Light Heavyweight title against Reyes in Houston
Jon Jones will defend his UFC Light Heavyweight title against Dominick Reyes on February 8th in Houston, Texas. The announcement made by Dana White to ESPN reflects the promotion’s choice of Reyes over Corey Anderson. Reyes earned a first-round KO over Chris Weidman this past October at UFC on ESPN 6. Anderson had a defining […]
Report: Ad buyers frustrated with lack of data from UFC on ESPN+, DAZN programming
According to a report from Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand advertisers are growing weary of the unknown viewership numbers that are watching online content such as the UFC on ESPN+. The concern may lead to a demand from advertisers to provide solid numbers for specific program for direct-to-consumer platforms. At a National Association of Broadcasters […]
UFC Fight Night 164 attendance and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 164, San Paolo, took place on Saturday from Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Brazil. Jan Blachowicz won a split decision in the main event over Ronaldo Souza. The main event was nothing to re-watch online but a reported sellout of 10,344 fans came to watch the latest event promoted by the UFC. There […]