Benson Henderson talked to Newsday this past week about his experience with free agency and his decision to sign with Bellator. The Q&A is an interesting look at the process of MMA Free Agency. Henderson stated he signed an 8 fight deal with the UFC and was offered chances to re-sign prior to the expiration […]
WWE stock downgraded a day after Q4 earnings announcement
The WWE posted strong fourth quarter earnings as revenue increased 21% to $658.8 million, the highest in Company’s history. However, that was not enough for investors as the stock was downgraded a day after the earnings announcement. The WWE reported a net loss of $1.2M adjusted for non-recurring costs which equated to a profit of […]
Fight Pass adds Glory Superfight Series and Eddie Bravo Invitational
UFC Fight Pass announced new content to its digital platform adding Glory Superfight Series and the Eddie Bravo Invitational. The additions bring more content to Fight Pass. According to the UFC Fight Pass press release Glory SuperFight Series will start on Fight pass in two weeks while EBI will appear in April. Per the Glory […]
DraftKings purchases Kountermove
MMA fantasy sports site Kountermove has been acquired by DraftKings according to the company in a press release issued on Thursday. The Boston, Massachusetts company is one of the top Daily Fantasy Sports operators in the country. Notably, the UFC has an existing sponsorship deal with DraftKings and appears in Octagon signage during UFC events. […]
Jones court date pushed to March
MMA Fighting reports that Jon Jones has had his traffic court date pushed back to March 23rd. In January, Jones was cited for three traffic violations which brought up the question as to whether it violated his probation stemming from his felony hit-and-run case last spring. Jones entered into a plea deal with prosecutors this […]