Sherdog’s Tracey Lesetar and J.R. Riddell report that Zuffa received a boost in its lawsuit against Bellator Fighting Championships and Ken Pavia of MMA Agents as the United States District Court of Nevada denied Bellator’s protective order to stay discovery until the court decides Bellator’s motion to dismiss for lack of jurisdiction. The background of the lawsuit was summed up by MMA Fighting last […]
UFC 125 gate: $2.1 million, but almost half do not pay
USA Today reports that UFC 125 held January 1st in Las Vegas garnered a gate of $2.17 million dollars on 6,978 tickets sold. The official attendance was 12,874. The Nevada State Athletic Commission confirmed the numbers. 46% of the attendees or 5,896 seats were comped. The main event at UFC 125 featured a main event […]
Phan gives “how to” video on MMA judging
A rematch between Nam Phan and Leonard Garcia is set for Ultimate Fight Night 24 in Seattle, March 26th. Phan-Garcia II is a result of suspect judging in their initial encounter in which Garcia won the match but many, including Joe Rogan, believed Phan earned the decision. In hopes of preventing another error, Phan has produced […]
UFC introduces economic impact study on behalf of legalization in NY
The latest UFC public relations efforts to sway approval for legalized mixed martial arts in New York came at a press conference on Thursday. The UFC introduced an economic impact study which indicated that two UFC events in New York in the first year of regulation would garner the state $23 million dollars. UFC president Dana […]
Volkmann put on admin leave from H.S. coaching job
Jacob Volkmann’s infamous post-fight interview is still making news. MMA Fighting reports Volkmann was put on administrative leave at his job as an assistant hig school wrestling coach. Via MMA Fighting: “We are conducting an investigation and he’s been placed on paid administrative leave while we’re investigating,” Chris Picha, Director of Personnel at White Bear Lake HS […]