On Wednesday, Variety reported that the UFC would raise its prices for PPVs in 2021 $5 to $69.99. This goes along with the raise in ESPN+ in the US from $49.99 per year to $59.99 per year. This is the second time that ESPN+ has increased the price of its PPVs. At the start of […]
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2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 5 Nevada stops disclosing fighter pay
In July, the Nevada State Athletic Commission made pay information for combat sports confidential. The new amendment to the Nevada rule prevents the media and/or public from obtaining purse information disclosed by promoters prior to bouts. Certain states such as Washington and California disclose pay information upon request. However, other states such as New York […]
Chimaev-Edwards fight off once again
Khamzat Chimaev withdrew from his bout against Leon Edwards next month due to complications from COVID-19 according to a report from MMA Junkie. This is the second time that this fight has been postponed. Edwards tested positive for COVID-19 which postponed their December 20th showdown. The undefeated Chimaev also tested positive for COVID-19 in December […]
2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 8 Mark Hunt appeal
The Mark Hunt lawsuit against the UFC continued this year with an appeal to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Although Hunt lost in the trial court, some of the questions posed by the appellate court judges made it seem that Hunt could win the appeal. The appeals court was heard in early October by […]
2020 MPO Year in review – No. 9 The $300M dividend
Back in February, news broke that the UFC approved a $300 million dividend to pay out its early investors. Endeavor received half of the $300 million while celebrities investing in the companies received dividends. One of the investors was Kobe Bryant. Tragically, Bryant died in a helicopter crash late January. Others included Mark Wahlberg, Charlize […]