The New York Times has obtained the UFC Jacksonville Events Operations Plan which it used as protocol in lead-up to UFC 249. It notes that based on Saturday night’s event, there were breaches of the protocol from the plan. The 20-page plan is a comprehensive look at the ways in which the UFC would adhere […]
The Interview: Trademark Attorney Erik Pelton
The Interview is back. This time we discuss trademark law with Erik Pelton (ErikPelton.com). Erik gives some great insights on the basics of trademark law. A former USPTO examiner, Erik walks us through some of the reasons to file a mark. As we know the UFC and WWE have filed their share of trademarks and […]
Ferguson, Gaethje, Cejudo top UFC 249 payouts
MMA Payout has obtained the payout sheet from the Florida Athletic Commission from UFC 249 held this past Saturday at the VyStar Arena in Jacksonville, Florida. Sam Alvey: $65,000 Ryan Spann; $50,000 Charles Rosa; $24,000 Bryce Mitchell: $54,000 Nicholas Price: $57,000 Vincent Luque: $180,000 Michelle Waterson: $60,000 Carla Esparza: $102,000 Fabricio Werdum: $100,000 Aleksei Oleinik: […]
MMAJA issues statement on media waivers
The Mixed Martial Arts Journalist Association issued a statement regarding the waiver that media members have been asked to sign in attending UFC events during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are imploring media members not to sign the waiver. As reported, the waiver was signed by athletes, their coaches as well as media which includes language […]