MMA Junkie reports that Anderson Silva has signed a 10 fight contract with the UFC. Silva claims that he requested a 4 fight contract. Dana White claims Silva, 38, requested the 10 fight deal. Regardless, the deal will take Silva into his 40s based on his schedule of taking a couple fights per year. No […]
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Pretorian Hard Sports No Longer Approved UFC Sponsor
The UFC decided MMA equipment company Pretorian Hard Sports will no longer be an approved sponsor of the UFC. John Morgan of MMA Junkie revealed the news via his twitter this week. A memo was circulated to agents of fighters but no reason was given for the sudden development. The move comes as a surprise […]
UFC brokers new TV deal
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC has a new television deal with Televisa Networks which will give it an exclusive distribution agreement to air UFC programming in 20 Spanish speaking countries in Latin America. A subscription channel with UFC content will be available later in the year. Additionally, Four events will be shown live on […]
UFC 160 Prelims: 1.3 million
MMA Fighting reports that the UFC 160 Prelims on FX this past Saturday drew an average of 1.3 million viewers. The ratings are in line with the FX average. The Prelims featured Mike Pyle win a split decision over Rick Story. It also saw Dennis Bermudez take a win from Max Holloway. Notably, the Prelims […]
New York MMA Bill “unlikely” this year
The NY Daily News reports a scandal within the New York Assembly may spell the doom for MMA legislation in the state this year. The crux of the latest obstacle is the handling of a sexual harassment issue by Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver. Women’s groups are reportedly upset with Assembly Speaker Silver for his handling […]