ESPN’s Darren Rovell reports that the UFC 214 held July 29th featuring Jon Jones-Daniel Cormier drew 850,000 PPV buys per sources. The number includes US, Canada, Australia and digital platforms like UFC.TV. The 850,000 PPV buys bests Jones-Cormier I at UFC 182 in January 2015. UFC 182 drew 800,000 on PPV. Sources: Current estimate for […]
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UFC Fight Night 114 attendance and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 114 drew 10,172 fans in Mexico City Saturday night according to UFC officials post-event. There was no live gate announced for the event. Of 5 events taking place in Mexico City at the Mexico City Arena, UFC Fight Night 114 drew the lowest attendance of the 5. Arguably, it was the weakest […]
Show Money Episode 18 reviews WME-IMG’s first year of UFC ownership and more
Zinkin Entertainment ordered to produce more documents to Plaintiffs in Zuffa Antitrust Lawsuit
Last week a Federal Court in Fresno, California has ordered MMA Fighter Management firm to hand over more documents in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit. The fighters suing the UFC had requested documents from the company related to Zinkin’s clients within the requisite period of time related to clients’ “image and likeness.” Plaintiffs have offered to […]
WME-IMG receives $1.1 billion in capital infusion
Variety reports that WME-IMG is receiving an investment of $1.1 billion via a Canadian pension fund and a Singaporean sovereign wealth fund. The deal, arranged by WME-IMG and Silver Lake Partners, will make it possible to buy out some minority partners in the UFC. In a letter to investors, it stated that in addition to […]