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 […]
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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 […]
TUF 21 Episode 11 draws 433,000 viewers
The 11th episode of TUF airing on FS1 Wednesday drew an average viewership of 433,000 according to Sports TV Ratings. A replay of the episode the same night drew an additional 74,000 viewers on Wednesday. The episode featured a controversial ending to the fight of the show as Michael Graves of ATT defeated Jason Jackson […]