MMA Fighting reports that USADA test results could be expedited which would allow for UFC officials to know ahead of the event whether or not a fighter fails a drug test. Of course, the expedited results would come at a premium. While the Brock Lesnar test results were received within industry standards, it would seem […]
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UFC Fight Night 92 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from UFC Fight Night 92 from Salt Lake City, Utah. The event drew 6,689 fans for a live gate of $481,033. The numbers were provided to MMA Junkie post-fight by the UFC. The arena, home to the Utah Jazz, houses 20,000. It did better than the Sioux […]
Moraes tops WSOF 32 salaries
MMA Fighting reports the salaries from WSOF 32 this past Saturday in Everett, Washington. WSOF headliner Marlon Moraes topped the salaries with $180,000. The salaries were disclosed by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Via MMA Fighting: Marlon Moraes ($90,000 + $90,000 = $180,000) def. Josh Hill ($10,000) Lance Palmer ($28,000 + $28,000 = $56,000) […]
Nate Diaz appears on Kimmel
The promotion for UFC 202 is continuing its mainstream hype as Nate Diaz appeared on a skit on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. Diaz’s appearance in the skit comes on the heels of an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show on TBS, “Conan.” Dana White also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel to discuss the UFC. […]
WSOF 32: 250,000 viewers
World Series of Fighting 32 drew an average of 250,000 viewers on NBC Sports Network per Sports TV Ratings. The event reflects a 50% increase in viewership from WSOF 31. The event featured the Fodor brothers in a main event that had to be uncomfortable for some. Regardless, it was the best rating in a […]