The headline is misleading since Jones immediately started flirting with the idea of returning once Donald Trump told people he’d be having fights at The White House. But, its another year with Jones being on the periphery of MMA but wanting to be the center point. Jones has not fought since stopping Stipe Miocic in […]
Top 10 of 2025 – No. 7 PFL announces the end of Bellator, what happened since
In January, the Professional Fighters’ League announced that it the Bellator brand would be no more. The company was purchased in November 2023 and with a promise to implement the Bellator roster into the PFL, nothing big has happened in 2025. The PFL announced a tournament for the year offering $500K. However, PFL events were […]
Top 10 of 2025 – No. 8 Dana White moves on up
With all that has happened in 2025, its easy forget that Donald Trump became president this past January. Dana White had a lot to do with it and his profile is ascending in conservative circles. The 2024 Presidential Election was won based upon the vote of young, white, male voters. This block was vital for […]
Top 10 of 2025 – No. 9 UFC rakes in more sponsors
It was another bright year for the UFC as the company brought in more sponsors to its robust stable. This has helped the contribution to TKO’s overall earnings. Domestically, the company forged new deals (and renewals) with the following companies: Total Wireless Drip Getty Images Papa Johns Casey’s (one off sponsored weekend of TKO events […]
Court in Cirkunov sets deadlines for discovery disputes
Judge Richard Boulware held a status conference in the Misha Cirkunov antitrust lawsuit against Zuffa on December 18th. The Court set a number of deadlines to determine several discovery issues including having Dana White testify at some point during hearing that will span two days at the beginning of February (h/t John Nash). There are […]