The UFC issued a statement in which it announced that it has retained the law firm of Boies, Schiller & Flexner to defend it against plaintiffs seeking class action status alleging Zuffa of violating antitrust laws. Per the UFC web site: We have built a popular business from modest beginnings by meeting the needs of […]
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14 for 14: No. 5 CM Punk signs with the UFC
It’s rare that a hyped-up announcement lives up to expectations. But, the signing of Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) did when he came on during the UFC 181 PPV to announce his intent to fight in the UFC. Punk’s announcement left many UFC fans wondering about the direction of the UFC. Some like the signing […]
14 for 14: No. 6 Rebney replaced by Coker
Bjorn Rebney was relieved of his duties as the head of Bellator in June of this year. He was replaced by former Strikeforce head Scott Coker. In addition, Bellator president and COO Tim Danaher was let go by Viacom. According to MMA Fighting, the replacement of Rebney was dependent on waiting out Coker’s Zuffa’s non-compete […]
14 for 14: No. 7 UFC Fight Pass a success in first year?
In its first full year of UFC Fight Pass, the company’s over the top digital network, it can be seen as an overall success despite some initial flaws, ongoing administrative issues and a more serious security breach. It recently came under attack by a group known as “Anonymous” which has posted a link on its […]
14 for 14: No. 8 TRT banned by NAC, UFC and others
In February 2014, an investigative report by ESPN on testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) in MMA revealed the practice of fighters utilizing a diagnosis of low testosterone for the usage of synthetic testosterone. Not surprising, Dana White called out the ESPN report as an embellishment. He noted that 5 fighters had TRT exemptions out of the […]