Although Jose Aldo will not be in the main event for UFC 189, Dana White is discussing the ex-Featherweight champion in his interviews. On ESPN Audio, White indicated that Aldo would have made “close to $4 million” on Saturday night. White talked to Ryen Russillo on his radio show Tuesday to promote UFC 189. Russillo […]
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White estimates UFC 189 at $7.1 million
UFC 189 will set a new gate record for MMA in the United States according to Dana White. In an interview on the Jim Rome Show on Tuesday, White stated that despite the scratch of Jose Aldo, ticket sales have increased to an estimated $7.1 million. The July 11th event should surpass the previous top […]
Melendez suspended one year for failed UFC 188 drug test
The UFC announced that Gilbert Melendez tested positive for “exogenous origin of testosterone metabolites” per a UFC press release. The results originate from his June bout at UFC 188 in Mexico City. He has been issued and accepted a one year ban from the company. Per a portion the UFC press release: The UFC has […]
Plaintiffs file opposition to Zuffa’s Motion to Stay Discovery
Attorneys on behalf of the plaintiffs in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit have filed an opposition to UFC’s Motion to Stay Discovery in the lawsuit that is now in the U.S. District Court of Nevada. You might recall that Zuffa filed a Motion to Stay Discovery pending the court decision in its Motion to Dismiss. The Motion […]
UFC will continue to review Reebok sponsor deal but not payouts
Despite the notable opposition to the UFC’s apparel deal, the “Reebok-era” has begun and according to the UFC, third-party sponsors are sticking with their fighters per a report by MMA Junkie. While the UFC says it is working with its fighters about the Athlete Outfitting Policy (or AOP for short), the compensation to its fighters […]