MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for UFC 206. The event was a sellout in the UFC’s return to Toronto. The bonuses went to Max Holloway, Lando Vannata, Cub Swanson and Doo Ho Choi. Holloway and Vannata earned performance bonuses for their stoppages while Swanson and Choi put on the Fight […]
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UFC Fight Night 102 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from UFC Fight Night 102 from Albany, New York on Friday night. The Fight Pass only show drew 6,216 fans for a gate of $411,000. The event took place at the Times Union Center in Albany, New York. The Times Union Center has a capacity of 15,500. […]
MMA Payout Exclusive: Interview with Burt Watson
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with former UFC event coordinator and current Alliance MMA Director of Fighter Relations Burt Watson. We talked about what he did after leaving the UFC, his new job and what he thinks about the UFC sale. MPO: What have you been doing since you left the UFC? Watson: When […]
Jon Jones settles with NAC
MMA Fighting reports that Jon Jones has reached a settlement with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and will serve a one year suspension. Jones will be able to return this summer to the UFC octagon. Jones avoids a hearing before the NAC which could have added on to a USADA suspension handed down to him […]
McGregor files Petition for Review of NSAC fine
Conor McGregor has filed a Petition for Judicial Review in Clark County, Nevada for his fine levied by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for his water-bottle throwing incident this past August. Per MMA Junkie, McGregor filed the Petition for Judicial Review on November 18, 2016 per Clark County Court Records. McGregor is represented by Jennifer […]