The Washington Post reports that the Republican National Committee covered the costs of the seats President Trump and guests sat in during UFC 244 at Madison Square Garden in New York City. According to reports, the cost of approximately $60,000 included catering and security. President Trump, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-Calif) and Reps. Mark […]
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UFC announces PSAs to support Trump Administration campaign on Opioid Abuse
The UFC has announced it is working with the Trump Administration in combating Opioid addiction. It will launch a public service announcement addressing the Opioid crisis. President Trump’s Initiative to Stop Opioid Abuse was announced on Wednesday at the White House. The Administration secured $6 billion in new funding over two years to fight opioid […]
An update on Net Neutrality and potential implications for the UFC and WWE
Last week the Federal Communications Commission voted 3-2 to open for public debate new rules to guarantee an open Internet. With the UFC and WWE online networks, both may have an eye as to what may eventually transpire. Net neutrality is the concept that all Internet content should be treated equally. The issue here is […]
Zuffa supporting Florida bill regarding promoter disclosure
The MMA Report reports on a proposed bill that would amend boxing and MMA regulations in the state of Florida so that promoters would not need to disclose the number of tickets sold for an event, the gross receipts among other things. Zuffa has contributed $100,000 to the Republican Governors Association in support of lobbying efforts […]
An update on Zuffa-NY lawsuit and 3 proposed bills re MMA in Albany
Zuffa and lawyers for the Attorney General of New York have filed an amended discovery plan which looks to depose certain individuals as it relates to Zuffa’s lawsuit against New York. In addition, Lohud.com reports on the latest happenings with the future of professional MMA in New York. Notably, the Lohud.com article reports on three […]