Zuffa announced today that 350 UFC and Strikeforce fighters will be covered under a Zuffa-sponsored health insurance policy. Zuffa will pay 100 percent of the premiums for the fighters. Via UFC press release: To date, Zuffa event-related insurance has always met or exceeded Athletic Commission requirements and has covered all injuries sustained during competition. After […]
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The Sports TV Landscape, Pac-12 Landmark Deal, & Where MMA Fits
The soon to be Pacific 12 conference officially announced last week a blockbuster media rights deal with Fox and ESPN worth $3-billion over the span of 12 years, topping all other current collegiate conference TV deals and quadrupling the worth of their previous TV deal, setting the new standard for sport properties looking forward to […]
Answer “In the Moment” May 25th
MMA Junkie reports that Spike TV will air the UFC’s second “In the Moment” episode this time featuring lightweight champion Frankie Edgar. The first pre-event preview show featured then light heavyweight challenger Jon Jones. Edgar will also be featured in the standard UFC Countdown show. “In the Moment” will debut Wednesday, May 25th at 10pm. […]
Kawa leaves Authentic Sports Management
Only 3 months into the partnership, Malki Kawa, agent for Jon Jones and other UFC stars is leaving Florida-based Authentic Sports Management (ASM). From the press release, it appears that this will be an amicable breakup. Via Authentic Sports Management: This move was a mutual decision that both parties amicably agree is in the best interests of […]
TUF 13 Episode 6: 1.2 million viewers
MMA Weekly reports that this week’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV tied a season low with an average of 1.2 million viewers. Yet, Dana White has put a positive spin on the dismal ratings. Via MMA Weekly: Overall, this season’s numbers have established a significant drop from Season 12. Six weeks in, […]