MMA Junkie reports that Zuffa’s Standard and Poor’s business outlook has been elevated from “negative” to “stable” based on its success in its Pay Per View business in 2015. The company’s corporate credit rating remains the same at BB negative which is below investment grade. Standard & Poor’s Financial Services publishes financial research and analysis […]
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Holly Holm’s sponsor questioned
In light of the Holly Holm victory over Ronda Rousey on Saturday, one of Holm’s sponsors, Intel Pharma wished her congratulations. The company sells supplements containing substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and federal law. According to MMA Junkie, the company has offered products it claims contain prohormones and a steroid alternative known as […]
UPDATED: UFC 193 Prelims, Pre and Post-Shows draw big ratings
The UFC 193 Prelims drew its second best rating this year averaging 1,394,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night per Sports TV Ratings. In addition, the pre-show and post-fight show on FS1 drew big ratings. The UFC pre-fight show from 4:35pm-5:00pm PT drew 576,000 viewers on FS1. It was the second-highest pre-fight show rating on FS1. […]
New York granted second extension to respond to Zuffa Preliminary Injunction
Judge Kimba Wood has granted the state of New York an extension of time to respond to Zuffa’s Motion for Preliminary Injunction which would allow a UFC event scheduled for April 23, 2016 at Madison Square Garden. In response, attorneys for Zuffa have expressed concern that the delay may impact the event. In a letter […]
UFC 193: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In this edition, we take a look at the happenings taken place down under in Melbourne, Australia as Holly Holm upset Ronda Rousey to win the women’s bantamweight title. Holm, game plan takes out Rousey No one would have thought this would have been the ending. But, a […]