UFC 219 is estimated at doing between 340,000 to 380,000 buys according to Dave Meltzer writing for MMA Fighting. It would make it the third-highest selling PPV of 2017. The event featured Cris Cyborg taking on Holly Holm. It’s the first event featuring a women’s bout not including Ronda Rousey that has eclipsed 200,000 buys. […]
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Will the UFC hold an event in Russia in 2018?
Could the UFC be heading to Russia in 2018? According to a report from RT Sport, the UFC has secured Moscow’s Olympic Stadium, for an event on September 14th or 15th. The UFC told ESPN that there is no official event to announce but indicated its interest in the market. Via ESPN: “UFC continues to […]
Jimmy Smith joins UFC broadcast team
Jimmy Smith has joined the UFC broadcast team according to a company release. Smith will be a part of all facets of UFC programming including UFC broadcasts for Fox Sports, PPV events and pre-fight programming. “I am honored to join the world’s premier combat sports brand in 2018. It is a privilege to call fights […]
Modelo to feature Stipe Miocic as part of new sponsor’s ad campaign
ESPN reports that Stipe Miocic will be featured in a new ad for beer sponsor Modelo Especial. The Heavyweight champ and his mother, Kathy Miocic, attended a commercial shoot as part of the new sponsor’s “Fighting Spirit” campaign. Modelo’s marketing strategy features successful, blue-collar individuals. As is widely known, Miocic’s job aside from fighting is […]
Brazilian strawweight, Ribas, accepts USADA 2-year suspension
24-year-old Brazilian strawweight Amanda Ribas accepted a two-year suspension from USADA for violation of the UFC Anti-Doping Policy. Her Octagon career has stalled before it even started. The suspension comes from an out-of-competition test on June 7, 2017 as she was training for the TUF Finale in Vegas on July 7, 2017. Ribas tested positive […]