This morning, the Sports Business Journal ran a story about the changing strategy of the UFC digital platform Fight Pass as it attempts to gain and retain subscribers. After the deal which put the UFC on ESPN+, many thought that Fight Pass would be dead. But according to the interview with the UFC’s Crowley Sullivan, […]
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The Interview: Immigration Lawyer Sherrod Seward talks about helping fighters get visas
The Interview is back with Immigration Lawyer Sherrod Seward of Seward Sports Visas as he discusses his practice of helping combat sports athletes obtain visas to travel. Seward discusses the different types of visas for athletes, the obstacles he faces as an immigration attorney and the new challenges on the horizon due to travel restrictions.
ONE Championship announces influx of cash, but also lays off workers
ONE Championship announced via press release that it added $70 million to its “war chest” based on existing and new institution investors. However, it noted in a tactful way that it reduced its workforce by 20%. Tech in Asia purportedly obtained a copy of a letter from ONE Championship’s CEO and found Chatri Stiyodtong sent […]
UFC 250: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this episode we take a look at UFC 250 which took place this past Saturday at The Apex in Las Vegas. Nunes destroys Spencer Amanda Nunes handily defeated Felicia Spencer on Saturday to retain her women’s Featherweight title. Although the referee or Spencer’s corner could have stopped […]
Yas Island officially announced as “Fight Island”
The UFC officially announced that Fight Island will be in Abu Dhabi with 4 events happening in July per promotion press release. UPDATED: The UFC has confirmed that Jose Aldo and Petr Yan will fight at UFC 251 for the vacant UFC Bantamweight title. This may push Shevchenko-Calderwood to a Fight Night main event. Dana […]