A report from the CBS affiliate in Las Vegas states that the UFC is considering a naming rights deal with the new arena being built near the New York, New York. It is proposed that the arena owned by AEG and MGM will be the home to a future National Hockey League team. It will […]
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Nevada State Athletic Commission and Nick Diaz in settlement talks
MMA Fighting reports that representatives for Nick Diaz and the Nevada State Athletic Commission are discussion a potential settlement of his fine and punishment issued last month. Sources told MMA Fighting that with settlement talks ongoing, Diaz could be back in the Octagon by 2016. Amy Dardashtian also indicated that the best case scenario is […]
Parties stipulate for New York to respond to UFC PI by November 15
The state of New York is set to respond to Zuffa’s request for a Preliminary Injunction no later than November 15, 2015. The parties stipulated to an extension for New York to respond to Zuffa’s request to hold an event at New York’s Madison Square Garden this April. New York was to have filed a […]
Jon Jones reinstated by UFC
UFC.com announced that it has formally reinstated Jon Jones. The former UFC Light Heavyweight champion was suspended indefinitely following a traffic incident in which he was charged with leaving the scene of an accident. Last month, Jones agreed to a plea deal with prosecutors in New Mexico. Via UFC.com: Following a review of the plea […]
TUF 22 Episode 6 draws 585,000 viewers
TUF 22 episode 6 airing Wednesday night on FS1 drew 585,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. After a week hiatus, it’s a 15% increase from episode 5. In the fight of the episode, Baghdad beat Erosa. We also saw friction between the teams and T.J. Dillashaw made a visit to the show. Payout Perspective: The […]