The league creation of Power Slap, where people willingly slap one another in hopes of not being concussed so they can do the same, became a reality in 2023. Zuffa’s cache with networks gave it the ability to put this debacle on the air with the hopes (no one admits out loud) that it would […]
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UFC 296 Prelims draw average of 925K viewers
UFC 296 on ESPN2 drew 925,000 viewers this past Saturday per Sports Media Watch. The telecast drew 565,000 viewers in the A18-49 demo. UFC 296 prelims aired on ESPN2 due to College Football on ESPN. The featured event saw Alonzo Menifield defeat Dustin Jacoby via unanimous decision. However, the fight prior to the feature drew […]
UFC PPVs to remain the same for 2024
After increases to its PPVs in 2022 and 2023, the $79.99 price point will remain the same for 2024 according to a report from the Sports Business Journal. Dana White has maintained that the decisions to raise PPV prices (which are in addition to the subscription price on ESPN+) are out of his hands and […]
Zuffa seeking to exclude Le plaintiffs’ expert Guy Davis
Zuffa has filed a Motion to Exclude Le plaintiffs’ expert Guy Davis. Zuffa argues that Davis’ expert testimony is not relevant, does not include relevant factors and its testimony is with the understanding of the average lay person. Davis is an accountant retained by the plaintiffs to determine whether the compa y could pay athletes […]
UFC 296 bonuses
UFC 296 took place on Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The promotion handed out its usual 3 performance bonuses and a Fight of the Night. The Fight of the Night saw Irena Aldana defeat Karol Rosa in a woman’s bantamweight match on the prelims. The bloody fight had many on social […]