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McGregor signs deal with Fanatics Authentic

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Conor McGregor has signed an exclusive agreement with memorabilia company Fanatics Authentic.  No terms of the deal were disclosed but it’s another deal for the fighter leading up to Saturday’s UFC 194. Last week, McGregor signed a deal with nutritional supplement company BSN. RT to welcome @TheNotoriousMMA as the newest #FAexclusive athlete! Good luck at […]

Rousey speaks, on the cover of ESPN The Magazine

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Despite her loss at UFC 193, Ronda Rousey is on the cover of ESPN The Magazine.  The ex-champ gave her first interview after losing her title to Holly Holm. In lead-up to the release of the magazine Tuesday, portions of the interview were released on People.com.  She indicated that she was sad and that her […]

Reebok’s latest mistake confuses Aldo-Spider

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Reebok, the official clothier of the UFC, made another faux pas last week with an “Anderson Aldo” shirt in runup to UFC 194.  It once again is a black mark on the company in its first year in partnership with the UFC. According to MMA Fighting, Reebok says the error is the result of a […]

Winner of Aldo-McGregor gets spot on EA UFC cover

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The winner of the Jose Aldo-Conor McGregor fight at UFC 194 next Saturday will earn the open spot on the new EA Sports UFC game coming out this spring.  It was announced prior to UFC 193 that Ronda Rousey would be one of the UFC fighters on the cover. The announcement comes going into one […]

Tibau provisionally suspended for claimed USADA violation

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UFC fighter Gleison Tibau has been provisionally suspended by the UFC after the organization was informed by USADA of a potential anti-doping policy violation. Tibau last fought at UFC Fight Night 77 where he defeated Abel Trujillo.  Notably, the victory, a submission stopped by the referee, was protested by Trujillo.  He indicated that he would […]