John S. Nash
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UFC admits to ‘lower athlete costs,’ as they boast ‘best financial year’ in 2022
Bloody Elbow takes a look at financial figures from Endeavor’s SEC filings and earnings call, detailing how UFC broke records yet again. → Read More
The Champion’s Choices: So what’s going to happen to Francis Ngannou?
As the end date for Francis Ngannou’s contract approaches, the UFC heavyweight champion faces a tough choice that could have huge consequences for him and the sport. → Read More
ONE Championship reports record high $110 million in losses for 2021, $383 million in total
ONE Championship’s finances are not looking good. → Read More
Hey Not the Face! 01: Comparing Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou’s contract situations
Episode 01 discussion: Our debut episode focuses on the unique contract situations that Nate Diaz and Francis Ngannou are in. → Read More
Documents show UFC now makes over $1 billion a year; minimal costs and more growth expected
Figures from Moody’s, SEC filings and Endeavor’s earnings call reveal more details on the UFC’s record breaking finances. → Read More
Conor McGregor drops at Forbes’ 2022 highest-paid list, even with seemingly inaccurate purses
After holding the top spot of Forbes’ highest-paid athletes in 2021, Conor McGregor is no longer on the top-ten list for 2022. → Read More
UFC defends fighter pay, by accidentally revealing their low fighter pay?
Endeavor bosses tried to justify the UFC’s controversial pay structure again. → Read More
Dana White says don’t blame UFC for PPV price, but here’s more context on their third increase
Here’s more context on the numbers behind the decision to increase the UFC’s PPV price (again). → Read More
Best nine months in UFC history - Is UFC on track to make a billion dollars in 2021?
UFC is insanely lucrative. Can they breach $1 billion dollars in revenue for 2021? → Read More
Why Francis Ngannou’s toughest opponent is a UFC contract
If UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou wants to fight out his contract he’ll face some difficult hurdles. → Read More
ONE Championship’s 2020 finances: $48 million more in losses, and a curious $400 million transaction
ONE Championship may or may not have reported a profit last year. → Read More
‘Biggest first half ever’ - Endeavor’s Q2 earnings reveal UFC doing record business
The UFC is doing record business this year as revealed by Endeavor’s recent filings. → Read More
Patricio Pitbull vs A.J. McKee, and the real prize in Bellator’s Grand Prix
A lot is up for grabs in tonight’s Bellator contest, and not just in the cage. → Read More
UFC fighter pay has increased but the promotion’s profits have increased even more
By all appearances, UFC salaries have definitely risen over the past few years. But not nearly at the rate of overall UFC revenue. → Read More
Video: Yes, the UFC is a monopsony
No, really. → Read More
Two UFC vets behind new class action lawsuit filed against the UFC and Endeavor
There’s a new major class action lawsuit against the UFC. → Read More
Nate Quarry on MMA Ali Act and UFC: ‘We just want them to pay more’
The former UFC fighter’s biggest fights have taken place after retiring. → Read More
Finances: UFC’s revenues and earnings drive Endeavor IPO
New reports by Moody’s and Endeavor give us some details about the UFC’s finances → Read More
MMA vs Boxing Finances: Why can’t Jon Jones make as much as Deontay Wilder?
What is the differences between boxing and MMA that allows Wilder to make so much more than Jon Jones. → Read More
The UFC’s Reebok Deal Is Over, How Much Went To The Fighters?
Did the Reebok deal achieve what it was intended to do? → Read More