TKO announced that it would fully integrate its live events unit. The TKO Live Events Strategy Team will combine WWE and UFC live events teams. “The newly integrated TKO Live Events Strategy Team will focus on creating operational efficiencies and developing strategies to leverage the broader economic benefits we bring to host cities, including partnering […]
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Rountree CSAD suspension reduced to 2 months
Khalil Rountree announced that he was out of UFC 303 due to “consuming a banned substance.” Rountree self-reported the infraction and stated that he did not intentionally take the banned substance. The Combat Sports Anti-Doping (CSAD) Agency announced a reduced sentence of 2 months. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Khalil Rountree […]
TKO President talks Saudi Arabia partnership
TKO President Mark Shapiro spoke at the Annual JP Morgan Global Technology, Media and Communications Conference and had some interesting things to say about the UFC and WWE. On the UFC front, it appears that if the UFC debut in Saudi Arabia goes well on June 22nd, then the company will do a “longer-term deal […]
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UFC partners with McFarlane Toys to create collectibles
On Wednesday, McFarlane Toys announced the signing of a licensing agreement with the UFC to create a line of physical and digital collectibles to fans worldwide according to a company press release. IMG, UFC’s licensing agency brokered the deal. The announcement continues the growth for the UFC as it licenses its brand. The release included […]