Reebok is feeling the heat after the UFC let go of cutman Stitch Duran. The official clothier of the UFC sent out a tweet in apparent response to UFC fans outraged by his dismissal. UFC fans: We have no input on decisions of UFC employment or fighter compensation. Our focus is providing the best gear […]
UFC
Duran dismissed by UFC after comments about Reebok deal
MMA Junkie reports that UFC cutman Jacob “Stitch” Duran was let go by the company after revealing that the cutmen were not part of the Reebok sponsorship deal and that he lost all revenue from his sponsors. Duran detailed this in an interview with Bloody Elbow and despite putting his contractor in a positive light, […]
UFC Fight Night 71 draws 508,000, prelims 292,000
UFC Fight Night 71 on Saturday morning drew an average viewership of 508,000 with the prelims drawing 292,000 according to Nielsen sources. Fight Night 71 featured Michael Bisping taking over Thales Leites. The event which started at 10am PT on FS1 drew 508,000 viewers. The prelims which preceded the event at 8am PT drew 292,000. […]
Mir, Thomson sit atop UFC Fight Night 71 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the disclosed salaries from Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 71. Frank Mir headed the list of fighters making $200,000. Mir defeated Todd Duffee in the first round. Mir did not receive a win bonus. Duffee made $20,000 for his part in the main event. Via MMA Junkie: Frank Mir: $200,000 (no win bonus) […]
Aldo set to defy USADA IV rules
MMA Fighting reports that Jose Aldo may ignore new USADA protocol and continue to use IVs to rehydrate after cutting weight. In October, under the new UFC-USADA program, fighters will no longer be able to utilize intravenous fluids to rehydrate after weigh-ins. The use of IVs occur after fighters dramatically cut weight to make the contracted […]