UPDATED 7/20/18, 10:19pm PT: According to MMA Junkie report, a financial deal was struck between the UFC and Ortega). Brian Ortega was not compensated despite being ready for his fight with Max Holloway at UFC 226 underscores anl issue with bout agreements which allows the UFC to provide an opponent in order satisfy its terms […]
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USADA confirms Anderson Silva took contaminated supplements
Anderson Silva will be ready to return to the UFC this fall after USADA confirms that the former UFC champ took contaminated supplements. Silva’s suspension was limited to one-year after it was determined that the supplement taken was contaminated due to a compounding pharmacy. Via USADA release: Silva tested positive for the methyltestosterone metabolites 17α-methyl-5β-androstan-3α,17β-diol […]
UFC Fight Night 133 draws 754,000 viewers and prelims drew 572,000
UFC Fight Night 133 drew 754,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The prelims which preceded the main card on Saturday on FS1 drew 572,000 viewers. The main card which featured the return of Junior dos Santos in a unanimous decision victory over Blagoy Ivanov drew 383,000 viewers in the A18-49 […]
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Adesanya tops TUF 27 Finale salaries
The Nevada Athletic Commission disclosed the salaries from last Friday’s TUF 27 Finale. With his win, Israel Adesanya earned the most on the card. Via MMA Fighting: Israel Adesanya ($56,000 + $56,000 = $112,000) def. Brad Tavares ($56,000) Mike Trizano ($15,000 + $15,000 = $30,000) def. Joe Giannetti ($15,000) Brad Katona ($15,000 + $15,000 = $30,000) def. Jay Cucciniello ($15,000) Alex […]