At the UFC 304 post-fight press conference, Dana White informed the media that he had cut Muhammed Mokaev after his unanimous decision victory over Manel Kape. The number 6 ranked flyweight was heading into what many thought was a bitter rivalry against Kape. But, instead of an action-packed fight, it was a grapple-heavy match that […]
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Dana White makes UFC 304 post-fight bonuses $100K
At the UFC 304 press conference, Dana White intimated that the standard $50K Performance and Fight of the Night Bonuses would be raised to $100K. Per Jed I Goodman: Dana White makes the post fight bonuses $100K.#UFC304pic.twitter.com/tMSJ8fLpxn — Jed I. Goodman © (@jedigoodman) July 25, 2024 Bobby Green goaded White to raise the fight bonuses […]
UFC on ESPN 60 bonuses
UFC on ESPN 60 took place at The Apex in Las Vegas on Saturday. The promotion gave out 4 bonuses on a lackluster night of fights. Headliner Virna Jandiroba made good use of her main event status with a submission victory over Amanda Lemos. It was the strawweight’s second performance of the night in her […]
Irina Alekseeva suspended from UFC due to positive drug test under USADA
Combat Sports Anti-Doping suspended Irina Alekseeva for one year due to elevated levels of testosterone. Her failed test occurred under the UFC Anti-Doping Policy under USADA although the organization did not advise her of the adverse finding. The UFC indicated that the handling of the matter by USADA was “unacceptable.” According to the report, Alekseeva […]