The Sports Business Journal reports that Toyo Tires has renewed its partnership with the UFC making its the longest tenured sponsor for the promotion. Remarkably, it will be the 20th year that Toyo Tires has been associated with the UFC as the “official tire” of the company. The deal is for 3 years and is […]
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Powerslap approved in California
Dana White sent a message by social media that the California State Athletic Commission has unanimously approved the regulation of power slap. A meeting was held on Saturday to discuss the regulation of the newfound sport of Dana White. California State Athletic Commission executive officer Andy Foster endorsed Power Slap. He indicated in documents obtained […]
Le plaintiffs file opposition to MSJ
Late last week, the plaintiffs in the Le UFC Antitrust Lawsuit filed its opposition to Zuffa’s Motion for Renewed Summary Judgment motion. The Opposition stressed the anticompetitive means for which Zuffa obtained monopsony power. Specifically, it noted exclusionary anticompetitive conduct which foreclosed competition. Opposition to Renewed SJ by MMA Payout It also addressed the claim […]
UFC Austin bonuses
UFC on ESPN 52 (UFC Austin) took place on Saturday from Austin, Texas and saw every fighter with a finish receive a Performance Bonus. In all, 10 $50K bonuses were handed out. Main event winner Arman Tsarukyan earned a $50K Performance Bonus for his stoppage on Beneil Dariush. Also, last-minute fill-in Jalin Turner earned a […]
UFC Vegas 82 bonuses
UFC Vegas 82 took place Saturday morning/afternoon at The Apex in Las Vegas. Four places earned $50K bonuses for their work. Brendan Allen and Amanda Ribas earned the $50K performance bonuses. Allen, in the headliner against Paul Craig, submitted him for his 6th straight win. Ribas came back from a bad first round to earned […]