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NewsDiaz says he was docked pay for Reebok apparel policy violation
The new UFC Reebok sponsorship requires that fighters appear exclusively in Reebok apparel in the Octagon and during fight week. Nate Diaz didn’t, and was fined.
NewsReport: McGregor denies demanding to be paid more money for UFC 197
Today Globo is reporting that Conor McGregor has not signed his contract to fight at UFC 197 due to demanding more money, but McGregor is denying that through his manager.
NewsCoach: Tate is more dangerous than Rousey
Mike Winklejohn: “There’s different styles out there. Miesha Tate is going to scramble all day long while Ronda was trying to get quick submissions. There’s a difference in how that plays out.”
NewsAnjos reportedly fined ‘significant amount’ for Reebok violation
The UFC revealed recently that three fighters at UFC on FOX 17 received reductions on their Reebok payments for violating the new UFC Reebok Outfitting Policy.
NewsJon Jones wrestled fan at a Buffalo bar
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones was in a Buffalo bar about a year ago, when he and a fan engaged in an impromptu wrestling match.
NewsWeidman: I’m really happy I lost
Chris Weidman: “It was just a great experience for me. I could play back a million things in that fight I could’ve done differently, but I’m really happy I lost.”
NewsCowboy challenges Reebok to donate fine to charity, will match
“I want to talk to Reebok and tell them that they can have the money, I am okay with that. But, let’s at least take that money and give it to a charity of your discretion.”
Highlights for Muhammed ‘King Mo’ Lawal
Free Fight: Barao vs. Dillashaw
Taekwondo vs. Muay Thai ends in a knockout
Chubby man goes through terrible divorce, becomes shredded fighter
Two kids fight in a schoolyard – one of them knows Jiu-Jitsu
