MMA Junkie reports that an injury to Chris Weidman will push back his title defense at UFC 173 in May to UFC 175 in July. The UFC indicated that a new headliner will be announced to replace the title fight although at this point Junior dos Santos-Stipe Miocic is at the top of the card. […]
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Chope terminated by UFC after news of military charges of domestic violence
The UFC has let go of featherweight Will Chope when it was discovered that he was dishonorably discharged from the Air Force for domestic violence as indicated in court documents. His fight at UFC Fight Night 38 was scrapped due to the news. The news, broken by Bleacher Report, occurred one day before his fight […]
UFC Fight Night 38 attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance and bonuses for UFC Fight Night 38 held on Sunday from Ginasio Nelio Dias in Natal, Rio Grande do Norte, Brazil. Dan Henderson became the second fighter under the new performance bonus structure to win two bonuses. The Fight of the Night was Henderson and Shogun Rua with Henderson also […]
Sponsor speaks of ills of UFC “tax”
Bloody Elbow reports on MMA apparel maker Americana MMA and its issues with the UFC sponsor tax. The article points out the hurdles that a small company has with losing athletes once they leave. Americana MMA sponsored three women fighters while in Invicta FC that will be going to the UFC as part of the […]
Team Takedown’s investment with Hendricks pays off
SI.com reports on Team Takedown’s unique investment in Johny Hendricks and other fighters when it agreed to manage and fund fighters in exchange for a 50-50 split in their earnings. The brainchild of founder Ted Ehrhardt, along with his brother and business partner agreed to pay for living expenses, trainers and gym time. According to […]