Khabib Nurmagomedov, Conor McGregor Have Vastly Different Reactions to NSAC Following Settlements
While Conor McGregor has thanked the Nevada Athletic Commission following his UFC 229 case being settled, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov has been left fuming. As odd as it seems in a case where a settlement was agreed upon, Khabib...
Mei Yamaguchi, Anthony Njokuani, Jeremy Miado Among Additions to ONE Championship: Call to Greatness
ONE Championship: Call to Greatness has added Mei Yamaguchi and Anthony Njokuani, as well as strawweight Jermey Miado in a rematch against Dejdamrong Sor Amnuaysirichoke. ONE's first trip to Singapore in 2019 continues to fill out. On Tuesday, the promotion,...
UFC Grants Artem Lobov’s Requested Release from Promotion
Let the Artem Lobov bidding war begin! The fan-favorite featherweight is no longer with the UFC at his request, and is looking at different promotions and sports for his landing spot. ESPN's Ariel Helwani first reported the release of Artem...
UFC 235: Jon Jones Granted One-Fight License by NSAC, Will Face Frequent Drug Tests
After a long and drawn-out process, Jon Jones has been handed his sanctions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission (NSAC) for his abnormal drug test prior to UFC 232. The champion will still be fighting at UFC 235. A live...
Conor McGregor Fined $50,000, Suspended Six Months For UFC 229 Melee
Conor McGregor received a much lighter sentence than rival Khabib Nurmagomedov at Tuesday's NSAC hearing covering UFC 229, at least in part due to McGregor being under attack during the incident. The UFC 229 fallout finally came to an end...
Half Million Dollar Fine, Nine Month Suspension Agreed to Between NSAC, Khabib Nurmagomedov
Khabib Nurmagomedov will forfeit $500,000 and has agreed to a nine month suspension (possibly reduced to six) following his actions at October's UFC 229. Judgement day has arrived. On Tuesday, UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov learned his fate for his...
UFC Touts Over $85 Million Boost to Las Vegas Economy From UFC 229
UFC 229 had a major impact on the Las Vegas economy, according to a study by research firm Applied Analysis. The UFC has announced the economic impact of UFC 229 on the local Las Vegas economy. And if the number...
Scott Coker Calls Aaron Pico Loss at Bellator 214 “Nature of the Beast”
Aaron Pico's defeat at Bellator 214 is just "the nature of the beast," according to CEO Scott Coker. Los Angeles, CA — Brand names against other brand names. That's how Bellator CEO Scott Coker referred to the matchmaking approach for...
Jon Fitch Questions PFL Financing, Ray Sefo Repsonds: All Champs Have Been Paid
While Jon Fitch doubted whether the winners of the PFL 2018 season would ever been paid, PFL President Ray Sefo has responded, saying they already have their money. Over the weekend at Bellator 214 in Los Angeles, Cageside Press had...
For Bellator’s Jon Fitch, Waiting for Title Shot Had More Positives than Negatives
While waiting is never fun, there were more positives than negatives for Jon Fitch, who will finally fight for Bellator gold in April in San Jose. Los Angeles, CA — Jon Fitch is finally getting his shot at gold in...
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