At UFC 100, Brock Lesnar’s defeat of Frank Mir helped the company set a record with 1.6 million PPV buys. Can Lesnar’s fight on the UFC 200 main card help the company set a record yet again? Things have changed since July 2009 when Lesnar manhandled Frank Mir in two rounds. However, the UFC is […]
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Boxers spar in court over failed bout agreement
Although Deontay Wilder is scheduled to fight Chris Arreola on Fox next month, he’s embroiled in a court battle against Alexander Povetkin and his promoter, Andrey Ryabinskiy due to a purported failed drug test which scratched the fight between the two. On June 13, 2016, Wilder filed a lawsuit against Povetkin, Ryabinskiy and World of […]
Company refutes UFC has been sold
MMA Junkie reports that Zuffa has sent an email to its employees refuting the story that the UFC has been sold. Dave Sholler has made an official statement denying the report from FloCombat that the company has been purchased. Sholler told MMA Junkie that, “FloCombat.com’s report indicating that the UFC has been sold is false.” […]
Report: Zuffa to sell for $4.2B
Zuffa, LLC has reportedly accepted a $4.2 billion bid to sell the UFC. The report also states that Dana White will remain in his role with the UFC despite the sale. Jeremy Botter of FloCombat first reported the sale. A group consisting of WME-IMG, the Dailan Wanda Group, The Kraft Group and Tecent Holdings may […]
UFC Fight Night 89 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 89 from Ottawa, Canada drew 10,490 for a gate of $1,278,250. The attendance, gate and bonuses were announced at the post-event press conference. According to this, TD Place has a standing room capacity of over 10,500. Thus, the numbers reflect a full house on Saturday night for the UFC’s debut in Ottawa. […]