Mark Hunt appeared on The MMA Hour this week with Ariel Helwani to discuss his current lawsuit with the UFC. In addition, his lawyer clarified he Order for Hunt to pay legal fees and costs. With respect to the report that Hunt owes the UFC over $300,000 in attorney fees and costs, it is directed […]
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UFC locks down new media deal in Spain and the Netherlands as international deals skyrocket
The UFC has signed a new media deal with Discovery, Inc. in Spain and the Netherlands as the company continues to bring in top dollar for its international media portfolio per Sportico. The media deal reflects a “significant increase” over what it was previously making in those territories per UFC CFO Andrew Schleimer. The UFC […]
UFC PPV prices now $74.99 on ESPN+
Let’s talk media coverage and if boxers are paid too much
In Yahoo! Sports’ final review for the year that was in boxing, Kevin Iole suggested that boxers were paid too much. The comments reflect several known issues in the world of sports journalism including the fact that esteemed journalists are constrained by the things they cover. Certainly, there is a need to be measured with […]
UFC aiming to take advantage of financial windfall
The UFC is seeking to do more shows and venues in 2022 according a New Year’s Day report in a Las Vegas Review Journal article. In an interview with White, he indicated that all signs for the company is on the rise. He indicated social media subscribers are up “41 percent year-over-year and YouTube numbers […]