On Friday, the UFC announced that UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier has been named the inaugural recipient of the Forrest Griffin Community Award, presented by Toyo Tires. According to the UFC press release, “[t]he award will recognize a UFC athlete for their exceptional volunteer and charity work and the meaningful impact their efforts have on the […]
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Lyman Good lawsuit for tainted supplement dismissed by court
Lyman Good’s lawsuit against the manufacturers and distributors of a supplement he claimed caused him to fail a USADA drug test has been dismissed by a New York District Court Judge. The court dismissed the lawsuit which claimed that a dietary supplement was tainted with a banned substance. Memo and Opinion by MMA Payout on […]
UFC Fight Pass sees increase in subscribers
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, […]
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 […]