Zuffa announced this past week that it has settled its lawsuit with video game maker Ubisoft. The lawsuit arose out of Zuffa’s claim that Ubisoft’s “Fighter’s Uncaged” video game use of “ULTIMATE FIGHTING” in promoting its game. The Fight Lawyer has the background here. Via the UFC: Zuffa and Ubisoft jointly announce the resolution of […]
UFC airs 134 prelims in “Little Brazil”
The UFC announced earlier this week that it will air Saturday’s 134 prelims on the digital sign above the Doubletree Hotel in the “Little Brazil” neighborhood of Times Square. This is the first time the UFC has shown its fights in Times Square. UFC 134 prelims will air from 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. EST. The […]
Authentic Brands Group sends cease and desist to nonprofit
Authentic Brand Group (ABG) recently sent a cease and desist notice to nonprofit Tap Out Cancer for use of the “TapouT” trademark. As a result, the small nonprofit must rename itself. According to its web site, Tap out Cancer is a nonprofit which raises awareness through the Brazilian Ji Jitsu community. It raises money “[t]hrough merchandise […]
White-Arum beef about competition Nov. 12th
Boxing promoter Bob Arum is not concerned about competition from the UFC on November 12th when his fighter, Manny Pacquiao fights Juan Manuel Marquez. Arum told ESPN that less than 5% of the UFC audience crosses over and that he’d be more concerned with competition if Fox aired a movie opposite the fights. Arum believed […]
Strikeforce Challengers 18 – 71% comped tickets
MMA Junkie reports that Strikeforce Challengers 18 which took place August 18th drew 1,890 fans for a total gate of $53,670. Via MMA Junkie: Of the 1,890 total attendees, 1,341 tickets (71 percent) were issued complimentary. With 549 paid tickets, the gate produced a $97.76 average ticket price. Payout Perspective: The numbers are in line […]