Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition, we take a look at UFC 266 taking place at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada as the promotion celebrated International Fight Week in September. Volkanovski outlasts Ortega in defense of FW title Alexander Volkanovski retained his UFC Featherweight title with a unanimous decision victory […]
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UFC grabs Icon Meals as “Official Meal-Kit” of company
The Sports Business Journal reports that the UFC has struck a deal with Icon Meals for it to be the “Official Meal-Kit” Sponsor for the company. It is a 5-year cash and value-in-kind deal per the SBJ. The deal is a hybrid supplier/sponsorship agreement where it will supply its ready-made meals to UFC athletes through […]
NEDS makes its biggest splash at UFC 266
UFC 266 saw Australian sports-betting and gaming company Neds on the mats and in the Octagon as Alexander Volkanovski earned a unanimous decision victory over Brian Ortega. The partnership began this summer when the Australia-based sports wagering company forged a deal with the UFC to become the “Official Wagering Partner of the UFC” in Australia. […]
UFC 266 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC 266 took place on Saturday night at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The event was a sell-out for International Fight Week and the main event earned the Fight of the Night. Alexander Volkanovski’s successful defense of his Featherweight title against Brian Ortega drew the $50K bonus for the Fight of the Night. Vokanovski’s earned […]
Ninth Circuit gives Hunt split decision win
Mark Hunt scored a big victory in his lawsuit against the UFC. On Friday, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals issued its ruling which affirmed in part, and denied in part the trial court’s dismissal of Hunt’s case. Long story short, Hunt’s case is being sent back down to the trial court to continue litigating […]