Last week’s Sports Business Journal included a report by Terry Lefton about the UFC’s 25 percent increase in sponsorship revenue largely championed by new deals signed by the company. Coming in with a heavy debt load after WME’s acquisition of the UFC for approximately $4 billion, the new owners felt pressure to produce. In speaking […]
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Conor McGregor arrested in Miami
Conor McGregor was arrested in Miami Monday morning according to the Miami Beach Police Department. MBPD has arrested and charged Conor McGregor, DOB: 7/14/88, with Strong Arm Robbery and Criminal Mischief, both felonies. Please see arrest report and booking photo below. No additional information will be provided. pic.twitter.com/9HdkRWPnd8 — Miami Beach Police (@MiamiBeachPD) March 12, […]
UFC on ESPN + 4 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC on ESPN + 4 took place on Saturday night from Wichita, Kansas with the main event receiving the Fight of the Night. Junior Dos Santos KO victory of Derrick Lewis received the $50K bonus for FOTN. In addition, Beneil Dariush and Niko Price earned the other $50K performance bonuses. Dariush submitted Drew Dober while […]
Report: UFC 235 initial estimates between 520K-650K based on last-minute buys
The Wrestling Observer reports that UFC 235 initial estimates have Saturday night’s PPV in a range between 520,000 to 650,000 buys. According to the Observer, the reported buy rate blew away initial projections of 350,000-400,000 (and our 450K projection) due to last minute buys which likely were aided by the UFC Prelims on ESPN. The […]
Matt Hughes’ wife details alleged domestic abuse in court filing
Disturbing details are emerging from a Verified Petition for Order of Protection filed by the wife of UFC Hall of Famer Matt Hughes stemming from allegations of domestic violence. Hughes’ wife, Audra Hughes, claims that the former UFC champion physically hit her. The petition filed in Hillsboro, Illinois states that Hughes hit his wife in […]