MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from Saturday’s Fight Night event from Maine. Dana White announced the information during the post-fight press conference. For its first trip to Maine, the UFC drew 5,329 for a gate of $321, 470. No comps were mentioned. The event took place at the Cross Insurance Center in […]
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Harvick’s agency signs Tate
ESPN reports NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick’s athlete management agency, KHI Management, has signed Miesha Tate to a multiyear commitment. Reports are that Tate will be sponsored by Budweiser in her next fight against Rin Naka on September 20th. It is the second MMA fighter to be signed by KHI as it has Donald Cerrone in […]
NSAC holds off on ruling on Jones-Cormier brawl
MMA Junkie reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission will hold off on ruling on the Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier media day brawl due to the fight being postponed until 2015. Per MMA Junkie, NSAC Executive Director Bob Bennett stated, “The incident between Jones and Cormier will not be on the agenda for the commission meeting […]
Jones-Cormier showdown postponed to UFC 182
It was officially announced on FS1’s America’s Pregame that Jon Jones is out of UFC 178 due to a leg injury and his title fight with Daniel Cormier has been postponed until the January 3, 2015 card. In its place, Demetrious Johnson will face Chris Cariaso for the flyweight title. The news of Jones’ injury […]
Cormier-Jones exchange harsh words after ESPN appearance
MMA Junkie reports on the “behind the scenes” verbal sparring between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier after their appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter. As many know, the two had a big dustup last week at the UFC media event at the MGM Grand. The video shows Jones and Cormier in different studios after their appearance on […]