This was a year of social upheaval as in June many people from all walks of life stood up for the Black Lives Matter movement as a result of the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. While many sports organizations took to social media to promote equality, the UFC did not. Later in the year, […]
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2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 5 Nevada stops disclosing fighter pay
In July, the Nevada State Athletic Commission made pay information for combat sports confidential. The new amendment to the Nevada rule prevents the media and/or public from obtaining purse information disclosed by promoters prior to bouts. Certain states such as Washington and California disclose pay information upon request. However, other states such as New York […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 6 Bellator moves to CBS Sports Network
After years on Spike TV/Paramount Network, Bellator switched the CBS Sports Network this fall. The change marked a longstanding relationship with a network although the two entities had seemingly drifted in opposite directions. Spike TV was rebranded to the Paramount Network in 2018 and its previous focus on a young male demo was retooled for […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 7 PFL cancels 2020 season
The Professional Fighters League cancelled its 2020 season as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. While other organizations returned this year, the PFL thought it would be best to cancel the season and return in 2021. The announcement was made this past April as many organizations had shut down operations. BREAKING: Professional Fighters League Reschedules […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 8 Mark Hunt appeal
The Mark Hunt lawsuit against the UFC continued this year with an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Although Hunt lost in the trial court, some of the questions posed by the appellate court judges made it seem that Hunt could win the appeal. The appeals court was heard in early October by […]