UFC-Reebok Deal: Who Wins, Who Loses on UFC’s New Uniform Policy?

Last week, UFC fighters and managers finally received firm numbers regarding the promotion’s upcoming Reebok-helmed uniform deal. The response? Outrage. For those who missed it, the breakdown is thus: Fighters with between one and five fights in the UFC, WEC or Zuffa era Strikeforce will receive $2,500 per fight. Fighters with six to 10 will […]

Last week, UFC fighters and managers finally received firm numbers regarding the promotion’s upcoming Reebok-helmed uniform deal. The response? Outrage. For those who missed it, the breakdown is thus: Fighters with between one and five fights in the UFC, WEC or Zuffa era Strikeforce will receive $2,500 per fight. Fighters with six to 10 will […]

The Question: Does the UFC’s New Drug Testing Policy Reflect Real Change?

On Wednesday, the UFC announced what may be potentially sweeping changes to its performance-enhancing-drug policy. UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, President Dana White and head legal counsel Lawrence Epstein addressed the media from a ballroom at the Red Rock Casino Resort to announce the changes, which follow a string of high-profile test debacles, including the surprising failure of the […]

On Wednesday, the UFC announced what may be potentially sweeping changes to its performance-enhancing-drug policy. UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, President Dana White and head legal counsel Lawrence Epstein addressed the media from a ballroom at the Red Rock Casino Resort to announce the changes, which follow a string of high-profile test debacles, including the surprising failure of the […]

For UFC, Devil Will Be in Details of Creating, Enforcing New Drug-Testing Policy

After a well-publicized false start to begin the year, the UFC finally showed the teeth of its proposed performance-enhancing drug-testing program on Wednesday—though it remains to be seen how much bite will follow the bark. Spurred by a recent string of high-profile test failures, company executives held a press conference televised on Fox Sports 1 to […]

After a well-publicized false start to begin the year, the UFC finally showed the teeth of its proposed performance-enhancing drug-testing program on Wednesday—though it remains to be seen how much bite will follow the bark. Spurred by a recent string of high-profile test failures, company executives held a press conference televised on Fox Sports 1 to […]

For UFC, Devil Will Be in Details of Creating, Enforcing New Drug-Testing Policy

After a well-publicized false start to begin the year, the UFC finally showed the teeth of its proposed performance-enhancing drug-testing program on Wednesday—though it remains to be seen how much bite will follow the bark. Spurred by a recent string of high-profile test failures, company executives held a press conference televised on Fox Sports 1 to […]

After a well-publicized false start to begin the year, the UFC finally showed the teeth of its proposed performance-enhancing drug-testing program on Wednesday—though it remains to be seen how much bite will follow the bark. Spurred by a recent string of high-profile test failures, company executives held a press conference televised on Fox Sports 1 to […]

UFC and Reebok: A Detailed Look at the UFC’s New Athlete Outfitting Policy

LAS VEGAS — On Wednesday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship outlined its new Athlete Outfitting Policy in a document sent to managers of all fighters currently on the roster. The document, obtained by Bleacher Report, details nearly every aspect of the new policy with the exception of what each fighter can expect to be paid from […]

LAS VEGAS — On Wednesday, the Ultimate Fighting Championship outlined its new Athlete Outfitting Policy in a document sent to managers of all fighters currently on the roster. The document, obtained by Bleacher Report, details nearly every aspect of the new policy with the exception of what each fighter can expect to be paid from […]

UFC Should Take This Chance to Set Clear Policy on Domestic Violence

The world of professional sports is marred by a situation that doesn’t involve action within the realm of play. Domestic violence allegations have swarmed the National Football League and other professional organizations. Ultimate Fighting Championship has not been able to escape criticism as it has been mentioned in multiple incidents as well. Whether it is […]

The world of professional sports is marred by a situation that doesn’t involve action within the realm of play. Domestic violence allegations have swarmed the National Football League and other professional organizations. Ultimate Fighting Championship has not been able to escape criticism as it has been mentioned in multiple incidents as well. Whether it is […]