This was a year of social upheaval as in June many people from all walks of life stood up for the Black Lives Matter movement as a result of the killing of George Floyd in Minnesota. While many sports organizations took to social media to promote equality, the UFC did not. Later in the year, […]
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2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 5 Nevada stops disclosing fighter pay
In July, the Nevada State Athletic Commission made pay information for combat sports confidential. The new amendment to the Nevada rule prevents the media and/or public from obtaining purse information disclosed by promoters prior to bouts. Certain states such as Washington and California disclose pay information upon request. However, other states such as New York […]
Chimaev-Edwards fight off once again
Khamzat Chimaev withdrew from his bout against Leon Edwards next month due to complications from COVID-19 according to a report from MMA Junkie. This is the second time that this fight has been postponed. Edwards tested positive for COVID-19 which postponed their December 20th showdown. The undefeated Chimaev also tested positive for COVID-19 in December […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 8 Mark Hunt appeal
The Mark Hunt lawsuit against the UFC continued this year with an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Although Hunt lost in the trial court, some of the questions posed by the appellate court judges made it seem that Hunt could win the appeal. The appeals court was heard in early October by […]