Nick Diaz is comfortable at middleweight, but his future in MMA will be shaped by the right deal and the right matchup—not weight classes or even title shots. “They’re going to use me to fight the best guys,” Diaz said during a Thursday conference call with Bleacher Report MMA and other media outlets. “Making the […]
Nick Diaz is comfortable at middleweight, but his future in MMA will be shaped by the right deal and the right matchup—not weight classes or even title shots. “They’re going to use me to fight the best guys,” Diaz said during a Thursday conference call with Bleacher Report MMA and other media outlets. “Making the […]
The UFC is going all-out in its pursuit of high-profile MMA free agents, it seems, as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto is reporting that Zuffa LLC, the UFC’s parent company, is pursuing a deal with former Strikeforce featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino. The news comes a day after the UFC surprisingly pulled former Pride FC heavyweight and K-1 kickboxer Mirko […]
The UFC is going all-out in its pursuit of high-profile MMA free agents, it seems, as ESPN’s Brett Okamoto is reporting that Zuffa LLC, the UFC’s parent company, is pursuing a deal with former Strikeforce featherweight champion Cris “Cyborg” Justino. The news comes a day after the UFC surprisingly pulled former Pride FC heavyweight and K-1 kickboxer Mirko […]
LAS VEGAS — Yesterday, I published an exclusive, detailed look at a document governing the UFC’s new Athlete Outfitting Policy. The partnership with Reebok—which goes into effect in July—is extensive, and is in every respect a game-changer for the UFC and the fighters who make their living by fighting for the promotion. No longer will fighters […]
LAS VEGAS — Yesterday, I published an exclusive, detailed look at a document governing the UFC’s new Athlete Outfitting Policy. The partnership with Reebok—which goes into effect in July—is extensive, and is in every respect a game-changer for the UFC and the fighters who make their living by fighting for the promotion. No longer will fighters […]
Christmas may have come early for the UFC, as reports are surfacing that former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is possibly poised to return to his former home. The news was first reported by MMAJunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco on Twitter: I’m hearing Rampage just signed a deal with UFC for announce Sat. I’m skeptical. He’s […]
Christmas may have come early for the UFC, as reports are surfacing that former light heavyweight champion Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is possibly poised to return to his former home. The news was first reported by MMAJunkie.com’s Steven Marrocco on Twitter: I’m hearing Rampage just signed a deal with UFC for announce Sat. I’m skeptical. He’s […]
The early repercussions of the UFC’s blockbuster deal with Reebok are being felt by fighters, and for heavyweight Brendan Schaub, it hurts. A lot. Speaking Monday on The Joe Rogan Live show with UFC commentator Joe Rogan and The Fighter & The Kid podcast co-host Bryan Callen, Schaub shed some light on the current state of fighter sponsorships […]
The early repercussions of the UFC’s blockbuster deal with Reebok are being felt by fighters, and for heavyweight Brendan Schaub, it hurts. A lot. Speaking Monday on The Joe Rogan Live show with UFC commentator Joe Rogan and The Fighter & The Kid podcast co-host Bryan Callen, Schaub shed some light on the current state of fighter sponsorships […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Tuesday a long-term deal with apparel company Reebok that will see the outfitter serve as the official provider for new UFC uniforms that will go into effect in 2015. The announcement was made during a special press conference in New York City. The uniform deal—first reported by Bleacher Report in February—has long […]
The Ultimate Fighting Championship announced Tuesday a long-term deal with apparel company Reebok that will see the outfitter serve as the official provider for new UFC uniforms that will go into effect in 2015. The announcement was made during a special press conference in New York City. The uniform deal—first reported by Bleacher Report in February—has long […]