The Wrestling Observer (subscription recommended) reports the PPV estimated buy rates for the last two UFC events. UFC 185 drew 275,000 while the much-maligned UFC 186 garnered somewhere between 100,000-125,000 buys. It also updates the estimate for UFC 184. The PPV estimates are based on information obtained from Dave Meltzer. UFC 185 featured two title fights […]
FTC reopens investigation on Zuffa business practices
MMA Junkie reports that the Federal Trade Commission has reopened its investigation against Zuffa and has contacted people within the MMA industry about Zuffa’s business practices. The government investigation occurred after Zuffa acquired Strikeforce. The agency evaluated Zuffa’s financial documents and talked to UFC execs but the investigation yielded nothing to command a further inquiry […]
Zuffa files motion to delay discovery in antitrust lawsuit
Zuffa has filed a Motion to Stay Discovery in the antitrust lawsuit filed by former UFC fighters. According to the papers filed Wednesday, Zuffa requests that discovery is halted until the court addresses Zuffa’s Motion to Dismiss and Motion to Transfer Venue. The Motion to Stay Discovery is set to be heard by the Honorable […]
MMA prospect chooses Bellator over UFC
Penn State collegiate wrestler Ed Ruth has signed with Bellator. A reason that the MMA prospect decided to go with the Viacom-owned company instead of the UFC is due to the recent changes in sponsorship policy. Ruth told Tristen Critchfield of Sherdog he felt that he could obtain more sponsorship money than the entry level […]
UFC fight managers set to meet next week
MMA Fighting reports on an upcoming meeting among UFC fight managers to discuss the business of the sport in light of the upcoming changes to the company’s sponsorship policy. With the release of the Reebok pay tiers, it’s clear that managers and their fighters are concerned. The meeting will occur before UFC 187 which takes place […]