UFC levies first payment reduction for outfitting policy violations
Today it was revealed that for the first time the UFC has levied a penalty to a few of it’s athletes for violating it’s outfitting policy, resulting in reduced payments.
Today it was revealed that for the first time the UFC has levied a penalty to a few of it’s athletes for violating it’s outfitting policy:
MMAjunkie today confirmed with UFC officials that three athletes who competed at December’s UFC on FOX 17 event will receive reductions on their scheduled payments after knowingly and seriously violating the policy, marking the first time the promotion has taken such a step.
We have had over 99 percent compliance with the Athlete Outfitting Policy, UFC Senior Vice President of Global Consumer Products Tracey Bleczinski told MMAjunkie. This week will be the first time that we will be issuing reduction in payments for non-compliance with the policy.
Additionally, another 12 athletes will also be receiving warning letters for non-compliance issues noted during the first six months of operation under the Athlete Outfitting Policy.