This was a year of social upheaval as in June many people from all walks of life stood up for the Black Lives Matter movement as a result of the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. While many sports organizations took to social media to promote equality, the UFC did not. Later in the year, […]
UFC PPVs will cost more in 2021
The Legal Submission Episode 17- Jojo Diaz sues manager, manager sues advisor
Its another episode of The Legal Submission. This time we take a look at a case in which a boxer sues his manager for allegedly taking advantage of him and the manager turns around and sues the boxer’s new advisor’s for giving the boxer $100K. The original post is here. Complaint Filed 12.18.2020 … by […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 5 Nevada stops disclosing fighter pay
In July, the Nevada State Athletic Commission made pay information for combat sports confidential. The new amendment to the Nevada rule prevents the media and/or public from obtaining purse information disclosed by promoters prior to bouts. Certain states such as Washington and California disclose pay information upon request. However, other states such as New York […]
Chimaev-Edwards fight off once again
Khamzat Chimaev withdrew from his bout against Leon Edwards next month due to complications from COVID-19 according to a report from MMA Junkie. This is the second time that this fight has been postponed. Edwards tested positive for COVID-19 which postponed their December 20th showdown. The undefeated Chimaev also tested positive for COVID-19 in December […]