The New York Times’ Sunday Business Section featured an article which addressed the current state of the MMA television business. The article focuses more on Bellator as it becomes the new dance partner for Spike TV. Entitled, “The Slugfest in the Executive Suite,” the print version, which is the Business Section’s front page story is […]
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Concessions made by New York may allow UFC in state
In a turn of events on Wednesday, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York was to hear oral arguments in New York’s Motion to Dismiss Zuffa’s First Amended Complaint. Instead, John Schwartz, attorney on behalf of the state of New York made a surprising admission. The attorney representing the Attorney General […]
FOIA request reveals little information on government investigation of Zuffa
Recently, I made a FOIA request to the U.S. Federal Trade Commission (FTC) inquiring about its investigation of Zuffa with respect to its purchase of Strikeforce. The documents provided under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) did not reveal anything of note. The documents consisted of 5 pages. Two pages were form letters, dated January […]
Jackson says UFC misstates PPV numbers
MMA Mania reports that Quentin “Rampage” Jackson claims that the UFC misstates its PPV numbers to its fighters. Jackson’s statement is part of the on again, off again relationship he has had with the company. In an interview with MMA Heat Jackson indicated that Zuffa is taking advantage of its fighters by telling the fighters […]
Court denies Alvarez’s preliminary injunction application
The U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey denied Eddie Alvarez’s request for a preliminary injunction so that he might be able to appear at UFC 159. The court held that Alvarez could not satisfy his burden of proof for a preliminary injunction. Preliminary Injunction Decision The Court heard oral arguments this morning […]