Zuffa Boxing debuted this past Friday at the Meta Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Similar to the UFC, Dana White gave out fight bonuses in addition to the fighter purses. Julian Rodriguez was the bigger winner bringing home a $100,000 bonus for his performance and a Fight of the Night with Cain Sandoval. Rodriguez is […]
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White announces main event for inaugural Zuffa Boxing show
Dana White announced the main event for the inaugural Zuffa Boxing show set for Friday, January 23rd. Interviewed by Stephen A. Smith on his show, White announced that Callum Walsh will face Carlos OCampo in the main event at The Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. Walsh, who has been managed by White for several years […]
Top 10 of 2025 No 3 Phil Davis files antitrust lawsuit
In addition to the Misha Cirkunov lawsuit, the same attorneys involved in the Le, Johnson and Cirkunov cases filed a case on behalf of Phil Davis. The difference with Davis’ lawsuit is that he requests a change to the landscape of future MMA contracts. Instead of monetary damages which is the primary reason for the […]
Top 10 of 2025 – No 5 Judge finalizes settlement payouts in Le Antitrust case
This past February Judge Richard Boulware finalized the settlement in the Cung Le Antitrust lawsuit. The over 10 year legal battle finally ended for the fighters involved in the class. Via Courthouse News: Thirty-five class members are expected to net more than $1 million, while around 100 fighters should receive more than $500,000. More than […]
Court in Cirkunov sets deadlines for discovery disputes
Judge Richard Boulware held a status conference in the Misha Cirkunov antitrust lawsuit against Zuffa on December 18th. The Court set a number of deadlines to determine several discovery issues including having Dana White testify at some point during hearing that will span two days at the beginning of February (h/t John Nash). There are […]