MMA Fighting reports that Paige VanZant will not be a part of UFC 200. VanZant’s star is budding with her involvement on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” After her loss to Rose Namajunas this past December, the schedule was to have PVZ back in the Octagon for UFC 200. However, her appearance on the network […]
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Brain health testing to be required in Nevada; Sen. McCain suggest Ali Act to extend to MMA
Earlier this week, the Las Vegas Review Journal reported that the Nevada Athletic Commission will require all licensed fighters to undergo regular brain health testing. Arizona senator John McCain, Spike TV President Kevin Kay and Bellator MMA President Scott Coker were present with an announcement occurring on Capitol Hill. The Cleveland Clinic will assess the […]
TUF 23 Episode 2 draws 387,000 viewers
The second episode of TUF 23 on FS1 drew 387,000 viewers Wednesday night according to Sports TV Ratings. It is a drop of approximately 20% from its debut. TUF drew 228,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. In the second episode of the season, Khalil Rountree faced Syndicate MMA teammate Cory Hendricks. Hendricks submitted Rountree […]
Report suggests McGregor would have boost UFC 200 by $45M
ESPN’s Darren Rovell penned an article which estimated that Conor McGregor’s absence at UFC 200 would cost the company $45 million. While the article gives a ballpark estimate as to the worth and value of McGregor’s appeal, the dollar figures may not be accurate. The piece spitballs what McGregor would have done for the July […]