TKO head Mark Shaprio spoke at a Goldman Sachs conference on Wednesday discussing the success of the TKO properties. Shapiro gave a post-transaction report on how Paramount+ and CBS earned the rights for UFC. Shapiro indicated that ESPN was “always in the mix” but when it became clear that the company would double its rights […]
CSAC holds hearing on Ali Act bill
On Tuesday at its monthly meeting, the California State Athletic Commission held open comment on the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The comments were strongly against supporting the bi-partisan bill. As a result, the commission held off support for the bill. The bill was introduced into Congress by Georgia Republican Brian Jack and co-sponsor Kansas […]
TKO doubles dividend for investors
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 […]