The UFC issued a statement in which it announced that it has retained the law firm of Boies, Schiller & Flexner to defend it against plaintiffs seeking class action status alleging Zuffa of violating antitrust laws. Per the UFC web site: We have built a popular business from modest beginnings by meeting the needs of […]
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Jones reveals truth about losing Nike sponsorship
MMA Fighting reports that Jon Jones did not lose his Nike sponsorship due to his media day brawl with Daniel Cormier. But while under oath with the Nevada Athletic Commission in September, he told the commission that he lost it due the brawl. The public revelation of this came out during a media call on […]
14 for 14: No. 5 CM Punk signs with the UFC
It’s rare that a hyped-up announcement lives up to expectations. But, the signing of Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) did when he came on during the UFC 181 PPV to announce his intent to fight in the UFC. Punk’s announcement left many UFC fans wondering about the direction of the UFC. Some like the signing […]
Jackson’s management clarifies severing ties with Bellator
The manager for Rampage Jackson issued a statement regarding the reasons it left Bellator and signed with the UFC per a report with MMA Fighting. Jackson’s management cites Bjorn Rebney as the source of the contractual irregularity with Bellator and its subsequent reasons it left the company. Per Lee Gwynn, Jackson’s manager, Jackson was disenchanted […]
14 for 14: No. 7 UFC Fight Pass a success in first year?
In its first full year of UFC Fight Pass, the company’s over the top digital network, it can be seen as an overall success despite some initial flaws, ongoing administrative issues and a more serious security breach. It recently came under attack by a group known as “Anonymous” which has posted a link on its […]