Plaintiffs attorneys in the Zuffa Antitrust Lawsuit have filed a Motion to Compel the Deposition of Matt Hume in the federal court in Washington state. As a result of the filing, Plaintiffs are seeking sanctions against Hume and his attorney in the amount of $21,000 for having to draft and file the motion. In addition, […]
Archives for July 2017
UFC on Fox 25 draws 1.64 million viewers
UFC on Fox 25 drew 1.64 million viewers (according to TV By Numbers) making it the lowest overnight ratings for the company since it began airing fights on Fox. Despite the news, it tied with NBC’s Dateline for biggest rating for Adults in the 18-49 age range. UFC Fight Night featured Chris Weidman taking on […]
UFC on Fox 25 attendance, gate and bonuses
As UFC exclusive negotiating window opens, will WME-IMG renew with Fox?
As the three-month exclusive negotiating window with Fox began July 1, The Hollywood Reporter reports on the UFC seeking a huge rights fee deal as its current agreement with Fox is nearing its end. The article notes that WME-IMG will seek to “dramatically increase” the fees to justify its $4 billion purchase made last year. […]
OneFC receives investment to expand promotion
MMA Promotion OneFC has received an injection of cash from venture capital firm Sequoia India and investment firm Mission Holdings according to a report from the New York Times. According to the promotion, it has raised over $100 million in total cash in its 6 years in existence. The investment will aid the company make […]