MMA Fighting reports the estimated buy rates for UFC 213 and Bellator NYC. Both shows did not do well with each not getting close to 200,000 PPV buys. UFC 213 earlier this month drew in the range between 125-150,000 PPV buys. Due to a late scratch by Amanda Nunes, the main event was Robert Whittaker […]
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Hunt’s attorneys file opposition to dismissing his First Amended Complaint against UFC, White and Lesnar
Attorneys for Mark Hunt have filed their opposition brief to Zuffa, Dana White and Brock Lesnar’s Motion to Dismiss his First Amended Complaint. In the brief, they cite specific instances in which they addressed the court’s concerns regarding their allegations. The brief specifically claims that it has provided adequate information on damages and a proximate […]
UFC Fight Night 113 draws 402,000 viewers on FS1
Sunday’s UFC Fight Night 113 drew 402,000 viewers on FS1 for its afternoon of fights per Nielsen. The prelims which preceded the main card registered 284,000 while the post-fight show on FS1 had 222,000 viewers. The near 3-hour main card featured Gunnar Nelson against Santiago Ponzinibbio. The Brazilian scored an upset win. The event from […]
Zuffa responds to Plaintiffs’ Emergency Motion to Compel Documents in Antitrust Lawsuit
Zuffa has filed its response for Plaintiffs Emergency Motion to Compel Documents as the fact discovery nears an end. The Defendants argue in part that the Plaintiffs’ motion is moot as Zuffa has provided the Plaintiffs with the documents it requests. In its opposition brief, Zuffa argues that it has worked with Plaintiffs in providing […]
UFC Fight Night 113 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 113 from Scotland drew 10,589 fans for a gate of $1.2 million per the UFC post-fight. Main event Santiago Ponzinibbio led the performance bonus winners with his stoppage of Gunnar Nelson. Paul Felder, Danny Henry and Daniel Teymur drew the other $50,000 bonuses. Felder earned bonus of the night while Henry-Teymur drew […]