After increases to its PPVs in 2022 and 2023, the $79.99 price point will remain the same for 2024 according to a report from the Sports Business Journal. Dana White has maintained that the decisions to raise PPV prices (which are in addition to the subscription price on ESPN+) are out of his hands and […]
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Zuffa seeking to exclude Le plaintiffs’ expert Guy Davis
Zuffa has filed a Motion to Exclude Le plaintiffs’ expert Guy Davis. Zuffa argues that Davis’ expert testimony is not relevant, does not include relevant factors and its testimony is with the understanding of the average lay person. Davis is an accountant retained by the plaintiffs to determine whether the compa y could pay athletes […]
UFC 296 bonuses
UFC 296 took place on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The promotion handed out its usual 3 performance bonuses and a Fight of the Night. The Fight of the Night saw Irena Aldana defeat Karol Rosa in a woman’s bantamweight match on the prelims. The bloody fight had many on social […]
The Legal Submission 73
In this Legal Submission I take a look at the Motion to Exclude the Le plaintiffs’ key expert, Dr. Hal Singer. Zuffa’s Motion includes a new declaration and keys in on Dr. Singer’s previous expert opinions in other cases. I discuss the Motion in depth here. *Note I meant to refer to the Epic Games-Google […]
Toyo Tires reups with UFC
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 […]