Ticket demand for UFC 191 at the MGM Grand Garden area are non-existent as there are a lot of tickets left on the primary market and listing prices have dropped over the past few weeks. Notably, according to SeatGeek, the median listing price on the secondary market was $330. However that has dropped 33 percent […]
WSOF hires new CFO
The World Series of Fighting announced that it has added Barry Pincus as its Chief Financial Officer according to a WSOF press release. Pincus has served as a senior executive and CFO of the New York Yankees and Martha Stewart Living Omnimedia. He most recently was with IMG Artists. Via WSOF press release: “Barry is […]
With Reebok deal, Johnson’s XBox sponsor deal in question
MMA Fighting reports that Demetrious Johnson’s recognizable sponsorship with Xbox is in question as a result of the UFC-Reebok deal. Although the Microsoft-owned video game platform has not necessarily severed times with Johnson, there is nothing currently on the horizon for the 125 pound champion. Johnson was the only UFC contracted fighter to have an […]
Haymon files motion to dismiss Top Rank lawsuit
This past Monday attorneys for Al Haymon and other Haymon entities sued in the antitrust lawsuit brought by Top Rank in Los Angeles have filed a Motion to Dismiss the complaint in its entirety. A hearing is set for October 5, 2015. The Haymon Defendants (as they are identified in the moving papers) state that […]
WSOF hires Sonnen for on-air work
Chael Sonnen will be doing color commentary for the World Series of Fighting according to a press release from the company. Sonnen will begin his new duties starting Friday, September 18th on NBC Sports Network. Via WSOF press release: “I am stoked to join the powerhouse team at World Series of Fighting, and call their […]