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 […]
UFC
UFC reveals Reebok pay structure to its fighters
The UFC has issued its pay structure for its Reebok sponsorship deal which goes into effect in July. UFC fighter Cody Gibson tweeted a photo of what appears to be a letter with the pay structure listed. The lowest tier for fighters with 1-5 fights is $2,500. The next tier for fighters with 6-10 fights […]
White talks Jones, FS1 ratings and PBC in MCN interview
Prior to recent legal troubles, Jones threatened NSAC with lawsuit for December drug test
MMA Junkie reports that an attorney for Jon Jones threatened to sue the Nevada State Athletic Commission for releasing results of Jones’ drug test which revealed his positive test for using cocaine. Ross Goodman wrote on behalf of Jones claiming that the fighter’s privacy was invaded due to the release of the drug test results […]
TUF 21 Episode 2: 454,000
The second episode of TUF 21 on FS1 scored just 454,000 viewers in overnight ratings per Sports TV Ratings. It’s a slight decrease from the debut. In the second episode, Luis “Buscape” Firmino defeated Uros Jurisic by unanimous decision in a fight that Dana White voiced his displeasure. TUF 21 was up against the NBA […]