The Mixed Martial Arts Journalist Association issued a statement regarding the waiver that media members have been asked to sign in attending UFC events during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are imploring media members not to sign the waiver. As reported, the waiver was signed by athletes, their coaches as well as media which includes language […]
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UFC 249 Prelims draw 1.154M viewers
Report: UFC 249 buy rate “north of 700,000”
According to John Ourand of the Sports Business Journal, UFC 249 taking place on Saturday night drew “north of 700,000 buys.” It was the promotion’s first event back after taking time off due to the Coronavirus pandemic. UFC 249 without fans in Jacksonville, Florida. The event was under scrutiny as the company implemented protocols to […]
Endeavor secures additional $260M loan
The Wall Street Journal reports that Endeavor Group has secured a $260 million loan to help its operations as it continues to fight through an economic downturn during the shuttering of events. The newfound funds will carry an almost 11% interest rate. JPMorgan Chase & Co. will serve as the servicer and Oaktree Capital Group […]
UFC required all athletes and media to sign waivers prior to UFC 249
Bloomberg News reports that UFC fighters signed waivers which were wide ranging which included a non-disparagement agreement and acknowledgment of that hospital services in the area “may be unusually limited,” and no guarantees about whether they could be treated against COVID-19. I was quoted in the Bloomberg article which also includes other sources commenting on […]