The news of Endeavor’s IPO and concurrent purchase of the outstanding portions of the UFC has received positive reviews. Moody’s Investors Service believes the IPO would be a ‘credit positive.’ The net proceeds of the IPO and additional privately raised equity would be used to pay for the remaining 49.9% of UFC Holdings, LLC which […]
The Legal Submission Episode 21: Dibella Entertainment sues its fighter
Force Majeure is a French term which translates into “Act of God.” Its a contractual term that excuses performance of a party due to an unforseen event. In a recent lawsuit filed in New York, a promoter sued a fighter for breaching the terms of their contract. O’Shaquie Foster is an up-and-coming 130 pound fighter […]
Venum unveils apparel line
Venum unveiled its apparel line on UFC.com. The longtime MMA brand is the new official apparel of the UFC. The UFC relationship with Reebok ended this past March after 7 years. Notably, the modeling in the photoshoot still reveal Reebok shoes as its not clear whether there will be a separate deal for footwear. The […]
G4-WWE partner for Woods television show
WWE wrestler Xavier Woods will be featured in a new television show on the Gaming network G4. It will feature his wildly popular YouTube show, Up Up Down Down. The show will be a competition series featuring “the biggest content creators” from YouTube and Twitch and the WWE superstar will serve as host. There will […]
BKFC announces Pension Plan for fighters
Late last week, Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship announced a Pension Plan for fighters competing in BKFC. Plans for the pension plan will commence on April 30, 2021. “We want to ensure that they are compensated not only on the night of the fight but also looked after in retirement,” explained BKFC President Dave Feldman in […]