LORENZO FERTITTA RUMORS
Vermont Becomes 46th State to Regulate MMA
And then there were four. Vermont has become the 46th state to legalize the sport of mixed martial arts in America.
“Vermont’s legislation of the sport of MMA is further evidence of the continued growth and success of our sport in this country,” said UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta (Pictured). “We are pleased that fans in Vermont will now have the opportunity to watch a live UFC...
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Report: Roger Gracie Signs with UFC
UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta wasn’t the only one breaking news on Twitter yesterday. According to GracieMag, former Strikeforce standout Roger Gracie (Pictured) has inked a contract to join the UFC’s light heavyweight division.
The former Abu Dhabi Combat Club Submission Wrestling World Championships gold medalist blasted out of the mixed martial arts gates by collecting...
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February 11, 2012
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February 11, 2012
UFC Owner Lorenzo Fertitta Still A Fan of Nick Diaz
After testing positive for a banned substance after his UFC 143 main event appearance, one would think that Nick Diaz may be fired. However, one of the owners of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, Lorenzo Fertitta posted via his twitter that Diaz would not be cut. Fertitta is a fan of Diaz and his fighting style. Rather than [...]
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February 10, 2012
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February 10, 2012
Frank Mir vs. Cain Velasquez In The Works For 2012
The big boss, Lorenzo Fertitta confirmed yesterday that the UFC is working on putting together a heavyweight clash between two former champions. Frank Mir and Cain Velasquez is in the works for an undisclosed future event confirmed Fertitta in a fan Q&A yesterday evening. Former two-time heavyweight champion, Frank Mir will bring a three-fight win [...]
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February 10, 2012
ESPN And The UFC Go Head To Head Over Fighter Pay
An ESPN Outside the Lines story released Sunday attacked the UFC over perceived low fighter pay. The linked piece features an interview with UFC CEO Lorenzo Fertitta talking about the pay of the fighters. Well, the UFC struck back by releasing part of the interview unreleased by ESPN, in which Fertitta discusses ESPN paying fighters as low as $200 per fight for participating in ESPN...
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January 16, 2012
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January 16, 2012
ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” Full Uncut Interview with Lorenzo Fertitta
The UFC has released the full, unedited, uncut interview that ESPN’s “Outside the Lines” did with Lorenzo Fertitta. The edited interview that ESPN aired viewed the UFC boss in a negative fashion regarding the payment of fighters.
Dana White released his rebuttal earlier today and warned fans not to take ESPN’s piece at face value.
“We are gonna blast...
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January 16, 2012
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January 16, 2012
UFC Releases Lorenzo Fertitta’s Uncut Interview with ‘Outside the Lines’
As the UFC expected, the “Outside the Lines” piece that aired on Sunday didn’t go out of its way to present the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the best light.
Anticipating the network would look to spotlight the company’s disproportionate pay structure, they filmed UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta’s (Pictured) entire interview on their own to ensure...
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January 16, 2012
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January 16, 2012
Lorenzo Fertitta Talks Fighter Salary on ESPN’s ‘Outside the Lines’ (Video)
For those still buzzing over Saturday night’s UFC 142 event and forgot UFC co-owner Lorenzo Fertitta (Pictured) was discussing fighter salaries on “Outside the Lines” this morning on ESPN2, no worries because we’ve located the footage for your viewing pleasure.
According to Fertitta, the world’s most prestigious mixed martial arts promotion has paid...
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January 15, 2012
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January 15, 2012
UFC NEWS – Lorenzo Fertitta: “11 of our last 14 main events have fallen out”
“…our biggest issue lately has been 11 of our last 14 main events have fallen out and required replacement fighters. It’s like there’s been a hex over us. So it’s been a challenge to run the business how we’ve planned to. Forcing to shuffle in guys, re-scramble … it takes the steam out of your [...]
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December 19, 2011
UFC NEWS – Miller’s Schedule Surgery For Son Following Major Donations From Dana White And Lorenzo Fertitta
Tis the season to be generous… With the holidays upon us, many people look for ways to give back, to share with loved ones and to be selfless and giving. Dana White and Lorenzo Fertitta are apparently no different. We announced here on BJPENN.COM a few weeks ago that Dan Miller’s son was in desperate [...]
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December 12, 2011
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