On Tuesday, fantasy sports web site DraftKings announced a partnership with UFC Champ Jon Jones in conjunction with the launch of Daily Fantasy MMA on its web site. In its first method of sponsor activation, DraftKings is offering a contest with winners of the first DraftKings MMA event getting a chance to meet Jones as […]
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Citing Bellator breach, Rampage Jackson rejoins UFC
On Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 58 broadcast, Jon Anik announced that the UFC had re-signed Quinton “Rampage” Jackson. The news comes with controversy as Bellator President Scott Coker stated that Jackson is under exclusive contract with the Viacom-owned company. The signing of Jackson will likely be the start of a legal battle between the […]
Le, Quarry and Fitch file lawsuit against Zuffa
Attorneys for plaintiffs on behalf of Cung Le, Nate Quarry and Jon Fitch have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Northern California in San Jose, California on their behalf. A press conference held Tuesday afternoon announced the lawsuit which was filed earlier in the day which may add more plaintiffs to the lawsuit. […]
UFC on Fox 13 draws 2.27M in overnight ratings
Television By Numbers reports that UFC on Fox 13 drew 2.27 million viewers in overnight ratings Saturday night. It drew a 3 share and 0.9 rating. It placed second in network viewing with the old holiday classic of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer drawing over 5 million viewers opposing the UFC. UFC on Fox Ratings […]
Report states fighter lawsuit against UFC imminent
Bloody Elbow is reporting that an impending lawsuit to be filed presumably by current fighters under contract by the UFC against the organization for violations of U.S. antitrust law. Although no specifics were given in the report, the fighters that will seek class action status will seek millions of dollars along with treble damages (three times […]