As most of the country is still under stay-at-home orders, Nieman Gracie is adjusting in New York where he resides. “Things have been a little crazy,” an understatement as the city has been one of the hardest hit by the pandemic. But the Bellator rising star perseveres. Gracie (9-1 pro record, 7-1 in Bellator) has […]
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The Interview: Trademark Attorney Erik Pelton
The Interview is back. This time we discuss trademark law with Erik Pelton (ErikPelton.com). Erik gives some great insights on the basics of trademark law. A former USPTO examiner, Erik walks us through some of the reasons to file a mark. As we know the UFC and WWE have filed their share of trademarks and […]
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 […]
Souza and cornermen test positive for COVID-19
Jacare Souza has tested positive for COVID-19. In addition, his two cornermen have tested positive per a UFC Statement. As you might expect, his fight against Uriah Hall is off for Saturday. But the Florida State Athletic Commission has given the go-ahead for the event to continue. Jacare checked in to the fighter hotel in […]