The role of an MMA manager may seem very simple as far as the job duties may entail. But, there are many facets to it. MMA Junkie recently posted an article which questioned whether a manager was necessary for fighters. From reading the article you might infer that the negotiating process with the UFC does […]
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UFC 216: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition we take a look at UFC 216 from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada. Ferguson submits Lee It was not a good week for Kevin Lee. Not only did he have issues with cutting weight which kept everyone in suspense on Friday. It appeared […]
Modelo set to replace Bud Light as UFC U.S. beer sponsor in 2018
The Sports Business Journal reports that beer maker Modelo Especial will replace Bud Light as the UFC’s Official Beer for the United States starting in January 2018. The deal is a benchmark move by the beermaker as it is attempting to make a splash in the U.S. market. Bud Light signed a 10-year pact with […]
Young Bucks receive cease and desist over hand gesture
Pro wrestling tag team, the Young Bucks (real life brothers Matt and Nick Jackson) are big stars on the independent wrestling scene. Recently, World Wrestling Entertainment sent the team a cease and desist letter for using hand gestures and phrases made popular by WWE characters during their performances. The “Kliq” hand gesture was used in […]
Top Rank and Plaintiffs in Antitrust Lawsuit Resolve Discovery Dispute
Top Rank and the Plaintiffs in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit have resolved their discovery dispute regarding a motion to compel production of documents and for the attendance of the deposition of Bob Arum. A notice of resolution was filed late last week. The agreement between the parties avoids a motion to compel brought by Plaintiffs […]