MMA Junkie reports that Zuffa has sent an email to its employees refuting the story that the UFC has been sold. Dave Sholler has made an official statement denying the report from FloCombat that the company has been purchased. Sholler told MMA Junkie that, “FloCombat.com’s report indicating that the UFC has been sold is false.” […]
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Report: Zuffa to sell for $4.2B
Zuffa, LLC has reportedly accepted a $4.2 billion bid to sell the UFC. The report also states that Dana White will remain in his role with the UFC despite the sale. Jeremy Botter of FloCombat first reported the sale. A group consisting of WME-IMG, the Dailan Wanda Group, The Kraft Group and Tecent Holdings may […]
Investors file lawsuit over PBC investment
Earlier this week, it was reported that a lawsuit had been filed in Kansas by two investors that claimed that it was misled about investments made by a fund which helped Premier Boxing Champions with seed money. Despite the fact that he lawsuit filed in federal court was voluntarily dismissed and filed in state court, […]
Vote on MMA Bill in NY Assembly next week
Newsday reports that there will be a vote in the New York State Assembly on the possibility of legalizing mixed martial arts in the state. The vote could possibly bring an end to a long battle to legalize the sport in the state. A spokesman for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie indicated that the vote should […]
Tibau provisionally suspended for claimed USADA violation
UFC fighter Gleison Tibau has been provisionally suspended by the UFC after the organization was informed by USADA of a potential anti-doping policy violation. Tibau last fought at UFC Fight Night 77 where he defeated Abel Trujillo. Notably, the victory, a submission stopped by the referee, was protested by Trujillo. He indicated that he would […]