Dana White is stating that UFC 189 will do a gate of $7 million which would eclipse the biggest gate which would eclipse Silva-Sonnen II on July 7, 2012. The event is headlined by Jose Aldo defending his Featherweight belt against Conor McGregor UFC 148 which was the rematch between Anderson Silva and Chael Sonnen […]
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Cyborg signs with UFC but with conditions
Cris “Cyborg” Justino has signed with the UFC according to a report via Brazilian outlet Combate via Fox Sports. The move was later confirmed by Dana White but terms of Cyborg’s contract require her to make the 135 pound bantamweight title limit. The terms of her UFC signing also require her to compete at 135 […]
Nick Diaz retains law firm for NSAC hearing
MMA Junkie reports that Nick Diaz has retained a New York-based law firm to represent him in further Nevada State Athletic Commission hearings as well as to investigate perceived “irregularities” in his post-UFC 183 drug test. Diaz requested a continuance of his disciplinary hearing and was granted the extension. In 2012, Diaz sued the commission […]
UFC made last ditch effort to sign Lesnar
As a follow-up to Brock Lesnar’s announcement that he will stay in the WWE, he told the AP that he was offered “10 times” what he was making earlier in his MMA career. Then, the UFC offered was personally increased by Lorenzo Fertitta on the day Lesnar made the announcement that he would stick with […]
WWE-Tapout announce joint venture
The WWE and Authentic Brands Group, LLC (ABG) announced a joint venture with Tapout as the brand formerly tied with MMA and the UFC will now be the official fitness and training partner of the WWE. The partnership is reported as a 50/50 joint venture per the Sports Business Journal. According to the WWE release, […]