The UFC announced the hiring of Jeff Novitzky to assist in its ‘clean initiative education” program. Novitzky joins the organization as Vice Presidetn of Athlete Health and Performance. Per the announcement, Novitzky will spearhead the development of the organization’s clean initiative education program. Novitzky was an agent for the Food and Drug Administration investigation the […]
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Fertitta talks UFC drug policy in SBJ
In its latest issue, Lorenzo Fertitta spoke with the Sports Business Journal (subscription required) on the UFC taking a tougher stance on drugs. Fertitta shed some light on the need for a new policy after the spate of failed drug tests. While there was nothing in the article that added on to what the UFC […]
UFC Fight Night 63 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for Saturday afternoon’s UFC Fight Night 63. There was no “Fight of the Night” bonus as 4 received bonus checks for stoppages. Chad Mendes, Dustin Poirier, Julianna Pena and Timothy Johnson all earned $50,000 bonuses for their wins on Saturday. Johnson was the sole fighter on the […]
Metamoris offers OTT network
Metamoris is the latest organization to offer a subscription-based over the top platform with its “All Access” exclusive network it is offering for $7.99 per month. Many of you MMA fans that have ordered Metamoris in the past or are on its mailing list received an e-blast from the company this past week announcing the […]
Judge rules in New York’s favor, dismisses Zuffa lawsuit
On Tuesday, Judge Kimba Wood granted New York’s Motion for Summary Judgment and denied Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment thus ending (for now) the company’s legal battle to strike down New York’s law prohibiting professional mixed martial arts in the state. Essentially, Judge Wood stated that Zuffa lacked “standing” as a plaintiff as there was […]