Mark Shapiro announced during an investors conference on Monday that Zuffa Boxing would start on January 23rd. The show will air one day before the UFC’s first event on Paramount January 24th. Shapiro did not provide any further information on the boxing event. UFC 324 has been announced to take place at T-Mobile Arena in […]
UFC launching prepared meals in 2026
The UFC announced that it is entering the meal delivery program in January. UFC Ignite will bring “the same performance nutrition trusted” as UFC fighters. While you may not be able to go to the UFC Performance Institute, you can have the menu delivered to your door. Well, I’m not sure that it’s exactly the […]
The Opposition to the Ali Act
Thursday’s hearing on the proposed legislation which would alter the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act (Ali Act) included the statement of Patrick English, a longtime boxing attorney. His statement pointed out a variety of issues with the new law. Patrick English Testimony by MMA Payout English points out the one thing that the Muhammad Ali […]
Congressional hearing accepts testimony from witnesses on Ali Act Revival
On Thursday morning, a Congressional hearing took place which heard testimony about proposed legislation for the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Revival Act. There were four witnesses: Lawrence Epstein of Zuffa, California State Athletic Executive Andy Foster, Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) Attorney Pat English and Muhammad Ali’s widow Lonnie Ali provided testimony. Ali, the fourth […]
UFC 323 attendance, gate and bonuses
The final PPV event of the year (and promotion for now) took place on Saturday night in Las Vegas. Dana White announced the attendance at the post-fight press conference. UFC 323 drew 18,603 fans for a gate of $4.7 million. White announced the $50K bonuses which included Petr Yan’s win over Merab Dvalishvili as Fight […]