The Sports Business Journal reports that the UFC and DGital Media have struck a deal in which the company will launch a twice-a-week podcast featuring UFC President Dana White, fighters from the company and other notable figures. Financial terms of the multiyear deal were not disclosed however SBJ reports that the companies will split advertising […]
UFC Fight Night attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 88 drew 5,193 for a live gate of $359,000 at the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. Headliner Cody Garbrandt led the list of bonus winners. The attendance, gate and bonuses were announced at the post-fight press conference. Cody Garbrandt, Jake Collier, Jeremy Stephens and Renan Barao earned the $50,000 fight […]
Showtime sues Top Rank for Pacquiao lawsuits
Showtime Networks, Inc. has filed a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court of New York against Top Rank, Inc. citing indemnification and breach of contract related to lawsuits filed by third parties against Showtime and Top Rank stemming from Manny Pacquiao’s claim that he fought with an injury against Floyd Mayweather, Jr. The lawsuits, filed […]
Amendment to Ali Act introduced on Thursday
The much-anticipated bill seeking to amend the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act was introduced by Oklahoma congressman Markwayne Mullin this past Thursday. No text of the act which would amend the current law is available for the public but one would think that this should be available soon. Democrat Joseph Kennedy is co-sponsoring the bill. […]
TUF 23 Episode 6: 444,000 viewers
The sixth episode of The Ultimate Fighter 23 drew 444,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. It shows an increase of approximately 19%. The fight of the episode was Eric Spicely as he defeated Elias Urbina. According to Sports TV Ratings, the episode drew 256,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. The ratings reflect an increase […]