MMA Junkie’s Steven Marrocco first reported that former UFC fighter Leslie Smith had her NLRB complaint against Zuffa dismissed last week per Smith’s attorney Lucas Middlebrook. Per a report from ESPN’s Brett Okamoto, Middelbrook plans to appeal. Smith filed the charging letter in May of this year based on unfair labor practices against the UFC. […]
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UFC-BIXLER announce licensing deal for athlete-inspired jewelry
The UFC announced a multi-year licensing agreement with BIXLER, North America’s First Jeweler. The deal grants Bixler the rights to manufacture and distribute the UFC and MMA athlete-inspired jewelry in the United States and Canada as well as worldwide via the UFC Store online. IMG negotiated the partnership on behalf of the UFC. Via UFC […]
UFC Fight Night 137 draws 607,000 viewers, Prelims 243,000
UFC Fight Night 137 drew 607,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night while the Prelims on FS2 drew 243,000 according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The main card featured Eryck Anders taking on Thiago Santos. Anders was unable to continue and Santos won via TKO after Round 3. The prelims airing on FS2 featured Charles Oliveira […]
TUF 28 Episode 4 draws 205,000 viewers
TUF 28 Episode 4 drew 205,000 viewers on FS1 Wednesday night according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. On the fight of the telecast, Julija Stoliarenko submitted Marciea Allen in the first round in a matchup of women’s featherweights. Payout Perspective: Perhaps not the most impressive live rating but it’s the highest episode rating thus far. […]
Plaintiffs file Opposition to UFC’s Motion for Summary Judgment in Antitrust lawsuit
Plaintiffs in the Zuffa Antitrust Lawsuit have filed their Opposition to UFC’s Motion for Summary Judgment. The 47-page long opposition brief includes over 100 exhibits, many of which are redacted, or include deposition transcripts with redactions. The main argument in the Plaintiffs’ Opposition is that the UFC is the “major league” of MMA and it […]