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 […]
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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 […]
Report: UFC 249 buy rate “north of 700,000”
According to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal, UFC 249 taking place on Saturday night drew “north of 700,000 buys.” It was the promotion’s first event back after taking time off due to the Coronavirus pandemic. UFC 249 without fans in Jacksonville, Florida. The event was under scrutiny as the company implemented protocols to […]
UFC required all athletes and media to sign waivers prior to UFC 249
Bloomberg News reports that UFC fighters signed waivers which were wide ranging which included a non-disparagement agreement and acknowledgment of that hospital services in the area “may be unusually limited,” and no guarantees about whether they could be treated against COVID-19. I was quoted in the Bloomberg article which also includes other sources commenting on […]
Gaethje receives 2 UFC 249 bonuses
UFC 249 took place in Jacksonville, Florida on Saturday night without an audience. Justin Gaethje had a big night earning two bonuses. Gaethje’s defeated Tony Ferguson in the main event Saturday night scoring a 5th round stoppage over the previous number 1 contender. In addition to Fight of the Night, Gaethje earned a $50,000 performance […]