Sportico reports that the parent company for the UFC and WWE, TKO, will double its dividend to Class A shareholders. The increase means the next quarterly payment will be $0.76 a share. The dividend will return $150 million in capital to shareholders according to TKO. The news comes after the UFC signed a $1.1 billion […]
Moroz accepts 1 year penalty for UFC ADP violation
UFC flyweight Maryna Moroz is suspended for 1 year retroactive to July 16, 2025 as a result of a finding of meldonium. Combat Sports Anti-Doping found the banned substance meldonium in two out of competition samples. Per the UFC release, “Moroz provided medical documentation that she was under the care of a licensed physician who […]
Report on the distribution of net settlement fund in Le-Zuffa antirust settlement
Last week, a settlement report was provided to the Court in the settlement of the Cung Le-Zuffa antitrust lawsuit. The mandatory report provided an update on the distribution of the agreed upon $375 million settlement between the plaintiffs and defendants in the case. Communications were sent out to members of the class identified in the […]
Bryan Battle signs with PFL
Former UFC middleweight Bryan Battle has signed with the Professional Fighters League. Battle missed weight at UFC 319 for the second straight fight and was released by the promotion. Battle appeared at a Dirty Boxing event a week after his release from the UFC. Battle beat his overmatched opponent. He was soon picked up by […]
UFC Paris bonus winners
The UFC held an event in Paris on Saturday at the Accor Arena. Despite the fact that the card produced 11 finishes and 9 KOs, the promotion stuck with its policy of giving out just 4 bonuses. Hometown favorite, Benoit Saint Denis did not disappoint the sold-out crowd rooting him on as he easily handled […]