Chael Sonnen used his art of smacktalk to compete in sports radio personality Jim Rome’s annual “Smackoff.” The annual contest held this past Friday on Jim Rome’s nationally syndicated radio show features Rome’s listeners calling in to determine who has the best “smack”. Sonnen became one of the few celebrities to appear as a contestant. […]
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Does Jones arrest hurt Jones, UFC?
Jon Jones was arrested on suspicion of DUI in upstate New York early Saturday morning as it was first reported by TMZ. The arrest blemishes the Jon Jones brand as he was easily becoming the face for the UFC. Jones’ manager, Malki Kawa released a statement in lieu of the arrest: “I can confirm that […]
Zombie and Cowboy top list of UFC on Fuel TV 3 money earners
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from UFC on Fuel TV 3. The Korean Zombie, Donald Cerrone and TUF alum Amir Sadollah received the highest pay from Tuesday night. Via MMA Junkie: Chan Sung Jung: $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus) def. Dustin Poirier: $14,000 Amir Sadollah: $48,000 (includes $24,000 win bonus) def. Jorge Lopez: $6,000 Donald […]
Oklahoma PPV tax declared unconstitutional
MMA Payout has learned that the Oklahoma PPV tax has been declared unconstitutional by the state Attorney General of Oklahoma. The tax has been challenged by the UFC as it threatened litigation prior to a review of the issue by the Oklahoma AG. In an email correspondence to MMA Payout, a representative from state representative […]
Attendance, gate and bonuses from UFC on Fuel 3
MMA Weekly reports gate, attendance and bonuses for Tuesday’s UFC on Fuel 3. The event took place at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. event took place at the Patriot Center on the campus of George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. The 10,000-seat arena at the Patriot Center […]