The Hollywood Reporter among other outlets reports that Paramount has expanded its media deal with the UFC as it has added the streaming rights for Latin America and Australia. This past summer Paramount entered into a 7 year, $7.7 Billion deal for the UFC’s media rights in North America. Paramount sought additional international markets as […]
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UFC 321 Bonuses
UFC 321 took place on Saturday in Abu Dhabi at the Etihad Arena. The promotion gave out 4 $50K bonuses. The Fight of the Night went to Ludovit Klein as he defeated Mateusz Rebecki. Klein believed he broke his ankle during an exchange as he fell to the ground. This compromised Klein who could not […]
UFC Fight Night Vancouver bonuses
UFC Fight Night 262 took place Saturday afternoon at Rogers Arena in Vancouver, B.C. with the promotion handing out 4 $50K bonuses. Fight of the Night went to Drew Dober and Kyle Prepolect. It was Dober who earned the victory with a TKO in round 3. But both earned FOTN honors and received a $50K […]
A look at TKO’s attempt to dismiss Phil Davis case
Last month the parties in the TKO-Phil Davis antitrust lawsuit filed papers related to the promotional company’s attempt to dismiss Davis’ antitrust lawsuit. The former UFC fighter filed a response in opposing the motion. TKO’s motion to dismiss is premised on the assertions that Davis’ lawsuit has no merit. The lawsuit mirrors the Cung Le […]
California State Athletic Commission votes to support Ali Act
On Wednesday, the California State Athletic Commission unanimously voted to support the Muhammad Ali Boxing Revival Act. The Commission voted 6-0 in favor of the Act which would amend the current legislation in place. Last month, the Commission had open comment on the Act which would allow the use of Unified Boxing Organizations (i.e., Zuffa […]