The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed the salaries for the main card on Saturday night. Jon Jones and Tyron Woodley top the card with $500,000 paydays. Jones’ challenger for the Light Heavyweight Championship, Anthony Smith, will make $350,000. Woodley’s challenger, Kamru Usman also gets $350,000. Robbie Lawler will make $200,000 and another $100,000 if he […]
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NAC issues statement on Jon Jones drug tests
Two of Jon Jones’ latest drug tests have turned up positive for the same banned substance as in the past. In response, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has issued a statement. “Mr. Jones has been cooperative with the NSAC and has submitted to multiple drug tests conducted by the NSAC, the Voluntary Anti-Doping Agency (VADA), […]
UFC announces “Official Frozen Meal of UFC”
The UFC has announced an “Official Frozen Meal of UFC” with Devour joining the company’s stable of sponsors. The press release included the official announcement that Oscar Mayer P3 Portable Protein Pack as “Official Protein Snack” of UFC. Both sponsorships are new and mark exclusive sponsorship categories for the UFC. P3 made its debut as […]
Modelo chooses Brian Ortega for “Fighting Spirit” commercial campaign
Brian Ortega will be the featured UFC athlete in Modelo’s “Fighting Spirit” commercial campaign. Despite coming off a loss to Max Holloway this past December, the official beer of the UFC chose T-City to be a part of their latest marketing drive. Heavyweight Stipe Miocic was featured in the first “Fighting Spirit” campaign this past […]
UFC Fight Night on ESPN + 3 prelims draws 271,000 Saturday morning
The UFC Fight Night on ESPN + 3 prelims drew 271,000 viewers on ESPN2. The event aired at 11:00 am ET on Saturday morning. The prelims were on ESPN2 while the main card aired on ESPN’s digital platform, ESPN+. The feature bout of the prelims saw welterweight Dwight Grant defeat Carlo Pedersoli, Jr in the […]