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NewsTate, Cormier top UFC 200 Reebok pay
Overall, athletes at UFC 200 received $350,000 in sponsorship revenue from Reebok. The figure represents the most monies received by athletes at an event, but that is just result of which athletes fought on the card and their tenure.
NewsBisping first title defense a rematch with Dan Henderson
During the post-fight show for UFC 200, UFC President Dana White announced Michael Bisping’s first title defense, a rematch with the legendary Dan Henderson.
NewsNunes on being first openly gay UFC champion: It’s amazing
Amanda Nunes: “It’s amazing. The most important thing is I’m happy with my life. That’s the most important thing.”
NewsNorthcutt explains impossible armbar escape
The one shining moment for Northcutt was his incredible escape from a sunk arm bar in the second round when he looked like the fight may have been over.
NewsNunes submits Tate, takes women’s bantamweight title
The main event of UFC 200 featured a women’s bantamweight title fight between champion Miesha Tate and number one contender Amanda Nunes.
NewsLesnar receives highest disclosed payday in UFC history
The salary information released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission does not reflect an entire athlete’s compensation for a bout, but Lesnar’s is the highest recorded MMA purse in history.
Muay ThaiForeign drunk patron takes on pro Muay Thai fighter
Once the bell rang, the foreigner shows absolute courage by actually trying to kick his opponent only to be side-kicked to the ground. But that didn’t deter him.
