The Economist wrote a brief opinion piece, entitled, “Truckin’ On,” in this week’s addition which focuses on the UFC and the potential of a fighter union. The highlighted fact out of the piece is that it states that the median pay-per-fight is $24,500. It’s not clear where the Economist drew its median number as it […]
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Parties in UFC lawsuit fight over confidential documents
Plaintiffs on behalf of the fighters in the UFC Antitrust lawsuit have filed a Motion for Protective Order as a result of what it claims to be an exclusion from discovery of one of its main attorneys. As is the case in litigation where there are sensitive materials that will be shared by opposing sides […]
White announces Rousey-Holm to headline UFC 193 in November
Dana White went on ESPN Friday night to announce that the Ronda Rousey-Holly Holm fight is being moved up and to another location. Rousey will now face Holm in Australia as part of UFC 193. White appeared by phone on ESPN to make the announcement. It was later discovered that the original main event for […]
Browne reinstated after investigation inconclusive
The UFC announced that the investigation into allegations of domestic violence against Travis Browne is now complete. Investigators determined that there was inconclusive evidence to support claims of the alleged abuse claims by Browne’s wife. Browne was held out of International Fight Week activities as a result of allegations from Jenna Renee Webb that the […]
Rousey stars in her first Carl’s Jr. commercial
Ronda Rousey has made her first commercial with her new sponsor, Carl’s Jr. The commercial is for the fast food chain’s Cinnamon Swirl French Toast breakfast sandwich. Unlike previous Carl’s Jr. commercials which focused on selling sex, the commercial focuses on Ronda’s persona in the Octagon. It also includes her taking a big bite of […]