Robbie Lawler has signed on with Adidas Combat prior to his fight with Matt Brown Saturday. The deal comes on the heels of the recent launch of the Adidas-specific web site dedicated to combat sports. There’s no word on whether Lawler will be able to wear the three stripes into the Octagon on network television […]
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Nick Diaz back with the UFC
MMA Junkie reports that Nick Diaz has signed a three fight contract with the UFC. Diaz indicated he is looking to return early 2015. Dana White tweeted out the evidence of the signing. He’s back @nickdiaz209 just signed a new bout agreement 2 fight! Details coming soon http://t.co/coguxLGhUI pic.twitter.com/BGlZriJjMW — Dana White (@danawhite) July 24, […]
Conor McGregor signs book deal with Irish publisher
Conor McGregor has signed a book deal with Irish publisher Gill & MacMillan according to the publishing company’s press release. The book is provisionally entitled, “Notorious: My Life in and Out of the Octagon.” According to the web site, the book will be part memoir, part philosophy as it sounds like readers will get insight into […]
Sonnen given 2 year ban by commission
MMA Junkie reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission issued a two-year suspension as at a hearing held on Wednesday. Sonnen must pay any and all doctors’ fees for the random drug tests he failed on May 24th and June 5th. Additionally, it is expected that he will become a precautionary tale for others and […]
Gus out, DC in against Jones for UFC 178
MMA Junkie reports that Alexander Gustafsson is out of UFC 178 due to an injury and Daniel Cormier will get the shot against Jon Jones. Cormier-Jones will be the main event at the September 27th show. Cormier put off surgery (UPDATED: Per Wrestling Observer podcast, Dave Meltzer stated that DC put off surgery) apparently had knee […]