Jason Cruz

Shouldering bulk of UFC antitrust settlement, TKO Group still posts increasing revenues

May 8, 2024 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

TKO Group Holdings, the company that houses the UFC and WWE, announced earning for Q1 which beat analyst expectations. It did post a $249 million loss due to the UFC’s settlement of the antitrust lawsuits filed by former fighters. Yet, TKO announced earnings of $629.7 million and an adjusted EBITDA of $282.2 million. The company […]

UFC 301 Prelims ratings

May 7, 2024 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

UFC 301 on ESPN Saturday night drew 796,000 viewers per Sports Media Watch. The telecast drew 439,000 viewers (0.39) in the A18-49 dem. UFC 301 took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The Prelims on ESPN was off from 300’s monster ratings but fared well against the Kentucky Derby and the NBA and NHL playoffs. […]

The Legal Submission 84

May 6, 2024 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

I take a look at last week’s filing in which John Laurinaitis joined Vince McMahon’s Motion to Compel Arbitration in the Janel Grant case. This marks a departure from his lawyer’s intention that Laurinaitis was also a victim in this case.

UFC 301 attendance and bonuses

May 5, 2024 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

UFC 301 took place on Saturday night in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. While Alexandre Pantoja successfully defended his flyweight title, it was Jose Aldo’s return to the Octagon that got the fans excited. Attendance in Rio drew 14,4514 per the post-fight press conference. It was the 40th time for the company in Brazil and the […]

Shogun Rua added to 2024 UFC Hall of Fame Class

May 4, 2024 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

During the UFC 301 PPV broadcast, it was announced that former UFC light heavyweight champion Mauricio “Shogun” Rua will be inducted into the 2024 Class of the UFC Hall of Fame as a Pioneer. He will be part of the 12th Annual UFC International Fight Week. Prior to the UFC, Rua was a big star […]