Once again MMA Payout takes a look at the 10 biggest MMA stories of the year. This year, it will be easy to come up with the top 4 or 5 stories of the year as 2023 was actioned-packed with lawsuits, acquisitions, closures and a big departure. But the number 10 story of the year […]
UFC PPVs to remain the same for 2024
After increases to its PPVs in 2022 and 2023, the $79.99 price point will remain the same for 2024 according to a report from the Sports Business Journal. Dana White has maintained that the decisions to raise PPV prices (which are in addition to the subscription price on ESPN+) are out of his hands and […]
USA Boxing turns to Jake Paul to promote amateur boxing
Jake Paul and Team USA Boxing are teaming up in hopes of getting boxing enthusiasts interested as the team readies for the Olympics. Im honored to partner with USA Boxing as the 2024 Paris Olympics approach. I’ll be training with the Olympic squad in Colorado Springs this winter and accompanying them to Paris this July […]
Zuffa seeking to exclude Le plaintiffs’ expert Guy Davis
Zuffa has filed a Motion to Exclude Le plaintiffs’ expert Guy Davis. Zuffa argues that Davis’ expert testimony is not relevant, does not include relevant factors and its testimony is with the understanding of the average lay person. Davis is an accountant retained by the plaintiffs to determine whether the compa y could pay athletes […]
UFC 296 bonuses
UFC 296 took place on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The promotion handed out its usual 3 performance bonuses and a Fight of the Night. The Fight of the Night saw Irena Aldana defeat Karol Rosa in a woman’s bantamweight match on the prelims. The bloody fight had many on social […]