The UFC will review post-fight comments made by Colby Covington in the Octagon last night at UFC Fight Night 119 in Brazil. Covington has issued an “apology” of sorts but the comments show the line between gimmick and insensitivity. Covington earned a victory over Demian Maia and proceeded to call the Brazilian crowd “animals” and […]
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UFC Fight Night 119 attendance and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 119 took place at Ginásio do Ibirapuera in São Paulo, Brazil. The event was a sell out although the Brazilian fans left disappointed as Derek Brunson KO’d the returning Lyoto Machida in the main event. The UFC announced the attendance and bonuses post-event. For his work, Brunson earned one of the Performance […]
White suggests possibility of digital platform for next media deal
Could the UFC be moving toward a digital platform for its next media rights deal? Dana White intimated the notion recently on a podcast with the Wall Street Journal. The discussion was based on the belief that younger people watch content on phones and tablets rather than on television. Also cited, was the eroding ratings […]
UFC signs licensing deal with UK mouthguard maker Opro
The UFC announced that it has entered into a licensing deal with UK mouthguard manufacturer Opro. The deal, negotiated by IMG, will commence in 2018. The agreement will grant Opro the right to make UFC branded mouthguards as well as bespoke guards for UFC athletes. A portion of the UFC press release announcing the deal […]
Bisping sued by gym goer after incident at 24 Hour Fitness
TMZ Sports first reported that Michael Bisping is being sued by a 19-year-old after claims the UFC middleweight champion allegedly grabbed him by the throat. The incident occurred on July 31st at a 24-Hour Fitness in Anaheim, California. According to the lawsuit and report, Bisping was angered that Antonio Georgakopoulos had taken his weights without […]