MMA Fighting reports that Titan FC has entered into a broadcasting deal with UFC Fight Pass. The organization will air its fight on the online platform. The first Titan FC event will air on UFC Fight Pass on July 18th. The deal was officially announced by Jeff Aronson and Lex McMahon in an interview with […]
Late fight cancellations won’t be credited as fights under Reebok deal
MMA Junkie sheds some light on the upcoming new UFC athlete outfitting policy with respect to late fight scratches. The information may add on to the growing discontent about the ills of the new program. UFC officials indicated that neither fighter officially will be credited with a bout. Payouts for a cancelled fight will be […]
UFC 188 attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance and bonuses from Saturday night’s UFC 188 from Mexico City, Mexico. Per the post-fight press conference, the event drew 21,036 fans which is 36 more than its first time at the Mexico City Arena in Mexico City for UFC 180. The bonuses of $50,000 each were awarded to Fabricio Werdum, […]
Can UFC 188 break the June swoon for PPVs?
With UFC 188 set for Saturday, we shall see whether the event featuring Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum improve upon June’s usual dismal PPV buy rates. Based on the info compiled by MMA Payout: 2011 UFC 131, Vancouver, BC – Dos Santos vs. Carwin – 330,000 2012 UFC 147, Belo Horizonte, Brazil – W. Silva […]
Nevada court consolidates Zuffa antitrust cases
On June 11th, Judge Richard Boulware of the U.S. District Court for the District of Nevada signed an order which would consolidate all of the cases in the Zuffa Antitrust Lawsuit. Earlier this month, the U.S. District Court in Northern California determined that the venue of the lawsuit filed by Cung Le and several other […]