Fox Sports has suspended analyst Kenny Florian for plagiarism issues after the former UFC fighter used analysis in a report that was pilfered from a combat sports writer without attribution. Florian has since apologized for the indiscretion but is still being suspended according to multiple outlets. Florian used word for word analysis from Lee Wylie […]
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UFC 197 announces McGregor-RDA, Holm-Tate
The UFC announced UFC 197 set for March 5, 2016 in Las Vegas which will feature two title fights as Conor McGregor will challenge for the lightweight title against Rafael Dos Anjos. Holly Holm will make her first title defense of her women’s bantamweight title against Miesha Tate. McGregor will seek to win two title […]
UFC 197 official announcement delayed due to money demands per report
The official announcement for UFC 197 has been delayed due to monetary demands by headliner Conor McGregor per a report by Brazilian outlet Globo. The event is slated to be McGregor challenging for the lightweight title against Rafael dos Anjos. In addition, another rumored bout includes Holly Holm defending her women’s bantamweight title against Miesha […]
3 fighters fined for violations of UFC Outfitting Policy
For the first time under the UFC Outfitting Policy, 3 fighters were essentially fined due to infractions of the policy. The fighters participated at UFC on Fox 17 this past December. According to Bloody Elbow, one of the fighters was Donald Cerrone as he apparently acknowledged the fine over twitter. Cerrone, who had official sponsor […]
Fertitta interviews states UFC made $600M in 2015
In an interview with CNN Money, the UFC’s Lorenzo Fertitta stated that the company will generate “about $600 million” in 2015. In an interview with Rachel Crane, Fertitta goes over the purchase of the company for $2 million and how it grew since its acquisition. According to Crane, Fertitta stated that it was the best […]