As predicted (and as in past years), the MMA bill has again stalled in the New York State Assembly after passing the New York Senate and overwhelmingly passing the two committees where it was debated in the Assembly–Tourism, Parks, Arts and Sports Development and Codes. Unfortunately, the next committee in the process, Ways & Means, […]
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Vegas tries to remain fight capitol during tough economic times
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reports on how Las Vegas has tried to remain the center of the fight game despite a down economy. Vegas has experienced the economic downturn more than any other city and as an example, the big fights in Vegas are no longer guaranteed cash cows. The article points to lower […]
Strikeforce imposes sponsor fee
Prior to Saturday night’s Strikeforce event, it was announced that fighters’ sponsors would have to pay a sponsorship “fee”. Similar to the UFC fee imposed on its fighters’ sponsors, Strikeforce sponsors would have to pay a fee effective immediately. The Underground reported the fee and stated that unconfirmed reports had the fee at $35,000. The fee, […]
Details Emerge Involving “Affliction Trilogy” Cancellation and UFC/Affliction Deal in 2009
The Affliction vs M-1/Fedor Litigation has provided some great insight on the behind-the-scenes dealings throughout the lifespan of the Affliction/M-1 partnership, which includes the cancellation of the Trilogy event and a last minute deal between Affliction and the UFC. On June 7, 2011, a 55-page decision document was released, depicting in great detail as to […]
UFC 131: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of UFC 131’s Payout Perspective. This time the UFC made its way north to the Rogers Arena in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In the main event Junior dos Santos retained his #1 contender spot by pummeling Shane Carwin. JDS beats Carwin, Cain next Junior dos Santos soundly defeated Shane Carwin to retain his number […]