The Wall Street Journal reports that Endeavor, the owner of the UFC, is planning for an IPO by the end of the year. According to the report, the IPO will be used to broaden Endeavor’s businesses beyond film and television. Endeavor purchased the UFC in 2016 for $4 billion. It also acquired sports marketing agency […]
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Jones to headline July’s UFC 239
ESPN.com reports the headliner for UFC’s International Week card will be Jon Jones defending his light heavyweight title against Thiago Santos. In the co-main event, Amanda Nunes will defend her bantamweight title against Holly Holm. Jon Jones returns to headline an International Fight Week after having to be pulled three years ago at UFC 200. […]
Conor McGregor announces retirement again
Conor McGregor wrote on twitter Monday night that he is retiring from “Mixed Martial Art.” Whether or not the retirement will stick will be a good question. The retirement announcement is his second after having announced a similar retirement in 2016. As we know, he returned to the Octagon. Hey guys quick announcement, I’ve decided […]
Mark Hunt files Notice of Appeal in his lawsuit against UFC, White and Lesnar
Mark Hunt has filed a Notice of Appeal to the 9th Circuit for a potential reversal of the District Court’s decision to decision 9 out of 10 of his claims in his lawsuit filed against the UFC, Dana White and Brock Lesnar. Plaintiffs are seeking the overturn of the Court’s decision handed out on February […]
UFC on ESPN + 6 Promotional Guideline Payouts
UFC on ESPN + 6 took place in Nashville, Tennessee this past Saturday. The UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay totaled $152,500. Main-eventer Anthony Pettis earned $20,000 for his 22nd fight with Zuffa (including WEC). Pettis was the only fighter on the card with over 20 fights which would qualify him for the $20,000 payment level. […]