Adam Stern of the Sports Business Journal reports that DAZN has signed up BareKnuckle FC to a 3 year media rights deal. BKFC CEO Dave Feldman says the deal is in the high seven-figures. Notably, Conor McGregor became an investor this past year which elevated the brand due to the former UFC champions’ star power. […]
Dana offers $25K for you to watch UFC 306 for “Easter eggs”
UFC Noche takes place on Saturday night and if there’s more incentive for you to watch the event, Dana White is offering $25,000 to the first person that can recognize the Easter eggs in the videos during the event. On Tuesday, in speaking with Dana White he stated that there would be an “Easter egg […]
UFC Noche to have 34 sponsors
The Sports Business Journal reports that the UFC will head into its big event at The Sphere on Saturday with 34 sponsors. There will be several newcomers that will be present during the “one and done” event at The Sphere. The new sponsors include Wingstop, Dude Wipes, apparel company True Classic, investment app Autopilot, Finnish […]
Shapiro on UFC Antitrust Lawsuit: “We are not going to be just writing a bigger check”
TKO President and COO Mark Shapiro spoke at the 51st Annual J.P. Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference. Among the topics was the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit with the Le case set for February 2, 2025. Shapiro addressed the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit. He was disappointed with the fact that Judge Richard Boulware did not approve […]
Former AEW talent file lawsuit against company
Former AEW talent Kevin Kelly and the Tate Twins have filed a lawsuit against AEW and media personality Ian Riccaboni in a civil court in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The lawsuit alleges that the performers were misclassified as employees and are actually independent contractors. Kevin Foote (known as Kevin Kelly) was a television commentator for Ring of […]