MMA Junkie reports on the bonuses from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 64 from Krakow, Poland. The main event came through as it was awarded the Fight of the Night. Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic and Gabriel Gonzaga earned “Fight of the Night” honors. Cro Cop won the fight with a 3rd round TKO. In addition, Leon […]
Zuffa
Plaintiffs in Zuffa antitrust case file opposition to motion to transfer venue
The Plaintiffs in the Le v. Zuffa, LLC (and related) antitrust case(s) have filed its opposition to Zuffa’s Motion to Transfer Venue to Las Vegas. Its main argument is that the forum selection clauses in the plaintiffs fight contracts are inapplicable in this antitrust action. Earlier this year, Zuffa filed a motion to transfer venue […]
The Interview with Professor Nicholas Watanabe
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with University of Missouri professor Nicholas Watanabe. His most recent study focuses on research related to the PPV habits of UFC fans as opposed to those that attend live events. The results are interesting. Notably, his findings suggest that Heavyweights draw more on PPV than other weight classes. […]
Judge rules in New York’s favor, dismisses Zuffa lawsuit
On Tuesday, Judge Kimba Wood granted New York’s Motion for Summary Judgment and denied Zuffa’s Motion for Summary Judgment thus ending (for now) the company’s legal battle to strike down New York’s law prohibiting professional mixed martial arts in the state. Essentially, Judge Wood stated that Zuffa lacked “standing” as a plaintiff as there was […]
Rousey heads to Albany to lobby legalization of MMA in state
Ronda Rousey is heading to Albany to lobby the legislature for the legalization of MMA in New York this week. In addition to heading to the state capital of New York, Rousey made an appearance on “The View” on Monday as well as “The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon” on Monday night. Rousey indicated to […]