UFC PPV buy rates are down from 2013 as an increase in the number of events, injuries and lack of star power have contributed to find the company’s prime business in decline. This year’s average is at a lowly 256,000. Standard & Poor’s downgraded Zuffa’s credit rating and its financial outlook this past fall citing in […]
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14 for 14: No. 12 Rousey wins CSAC arbitration hearing against Fight Tribe
Earlier this year, Ronda Rousey split with longtime manager Darin Harvey and his management company Fight Tribe Management. After an arbitration hearing in which both sides participated, it was determined that Rousey could be released from her fight contract and was not responsible for payments claimed by Harvey due to him. Harvey filed a “Petition […]
Vera, Garza file third lawsuit against Zuffa in antitrust class action
A third lawsuit was filed on behalf of fighters against Zuffa in the Antitrust Class Action lawsuit in San Jose. Brandon Vera and Pablo Garza were the two plaintiffs in this particular lawsuit which was filed on Christmas Eve. “The Truth” was thought of in high regard by the UFC at one time. But, he […]
14 for 14: No. 13 Cung Le drug testing suspension overturned
After losing his match against Michael Bisping at UFC Fight Night 48, the UFC determined that UFC middleweight Cung Le had failed a post-fight drug test. As a result, Le was suspended by the UFC for one year. However, Le’s representatives noted the faulty drug testing methods and requested arbitration. The suspicions about Le using […]