The UFC announced that it will hold its first ever event in Western Australia as the company will hold a PPV on Sunday, February 11th in Perth, Australia. Due to the time difference, the event will be in the normal U.S. time slot on Saturday, February 10, 2018. The announcement was made on Tuesday morning […]
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Covington issues apology for comments, UFC will review issue
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 […]
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 […]