The Sports Business Daily reports that DAZN has signed with Comcast for the digital platform’s first U.S. distribution deal. Those wishing to watch DAZN still must subscribe separately from their Comcast contract. According to the report, DAZN will be available for Comcast internet customers that use the Xfinity Flex box for streaming apps as well […]
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UFC lends support to new Trump Administrative initiative for National Endowment for Youth Sports
The Sports Business Daily reports that the Trump Administration is rolling out a national youth sports strategy initiative which includes the UFC as one of its backers. The National Fitness Foundation will oversee the initiative. The program will be funded by a legacy endowment with a goal of raising $100M to provide grants intended to […]
Endeavor announces plans to raise $712M in IPO per amended SEC filing
Endeavor Group Holdings, Inc., the parent company of Zuffa, announced on Monday that it plans to raise as much as $712.3 million. In an amended filing with the SEC, it indicated that it will sell shares of common stock at $30 to $32 per share. In addition to the 19.4 million shares of common stock […]
Gaethje leads bonus winners from UFC Fight Night Vancouver
UFC Fight Night 158 took place in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada on Saturday night. In the main event, Justin Gaethje stopped Donald Cerrone in the very first round. Gaethje led the list of bonus winners. Tristan Connelly and Michael Pereira won fight of the night although Connelly received both bonuses after Pereira missed weight. Misha […]
Report: Zuffa obtains new loan, 2nd Quarter earnings over $700M
Reuters reports that Zuffa will be adding a $465M loan to its existing $1.875 billion loan as the company has benefited from its media rights deal with ESPN. Per Moody’s, revenues as of the second quarter of 2019 have the company clearing over $700 million. The boon for the UFC comes from its expanded media […]