In our third installment of looking into the newly unredacted expert report of Hal Singer, we take a look at issues with getting fights in the UFC. Fighter pay has been the topic of much discussion when it comes to the UFC. While it is one of the topics driving interest in this lawsuit, it […]
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UFC on ESPN 5 draws 680K for afternoon show
UFC on ESPN 5 from Newark, New Jersey Saturday afternoon drew 680,000 viewers on the network per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The prelims which preceded the main card on Saturday drew 523,000 viewers. The main card featured Colby Covington as he took on Robbie Lawler. Covington defeated Lawler via unanimous decision. The main card drew […]
More unredacted footnotes detail proportionality of revenue and origins of UFC sponsor tax
In our second installment of reviewing the unredacted portions of the expert report of Hal Singer, MMA Payout examines the argument that Zuffa retained its fighters despite not needing them. It also looks at the comparative market between boxing and pro wrestling. A link to the first report is here. As I explained in the […]
UFC on Fight Night 5 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC on ESPN +5 took place Saturday afternoon from Newark, New Jersey. The card’s main event saw Colby Covington dominate Robbie Lawlor for a unanimous decision victory. The event took place at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. The Fight of the Night saw Antonina Shevchenko score a submission victory over Lucile Pudilova in […]