In an interview with MMA Fighting, Scott Coker indicates that Bellator has been contacted by multiple UFC fighters and managers about its sponsorship policy in light of the revealed pay structure under the new UFC-Reebok deal. He also talked about Bellator business. The Q&A with Luke Thomas hit all of the salient points although Coker […]
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Perfect Tan not perfect sponsor for UFC
Sam Alvey and his tanning sponsor, Perfect Tan, will no longer be able to work around the UFC’s sponsor rules according to the organization. UFC exec Tom Wright indicated that Alvey’s “#PerfectTan” that he had spray-tanned on his chest this past Saturday at UFC Fight Night 65 was against the UFC’s sponsor rules. Wright stated […]
UFC Fight Night 65 attendance, gate and bonuses
Robert Whittaker, James Vick, Daniel Hooker and Alex Chambers received $50,000 Performances of the Night Bonuses at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 65. Dana White tweeted out the bonus winners and it was also announced at the post-event press conference. Unbelievable night of fights!!! Thank u AUS. 4 Performance Bonuses Robert Whittaker Alex Chambers Daniel Hooker […]
TUF 21 Episode 3 draws 364,000 viewers
The third episode of TUF 21 drew just 364,000 viewers for its third episode airing Wednesday per Sports TV Ratings. The episode drew a 0.2 rating with adults 18-49. For comparison sakes, the third episode of TUF 20 drew 433,000 viewers. TUF 21 Episode 1 – 490,000 live + Same Day Episode 2 – 454,000 Episode 3 […]
Zuffa files Reply Brief in support of Motion to Dismiss in antitrust lawsuit
Late last week, Zuffa filed its Reply Brief in support of its Motion to Dismiss the Plaintiffs’ Complaint in the class action antitrust lawsuit filed in Northern California. The Reply Brief addressed issues from Plaintiffs’ Opposition. The hearing is set for July. First we take a look at the Opposition Brief. In Plaintiffs’ Opposition, they […]