MMA Business and Finances
Leaked and deleted texts: Dana White trashes Scott Coker, Bellator, former fighters
Going over dozens of leaked (and deleted) texts from Dana White and UFC executives taking shots at Scott Coker, Bellator and their former fighters.
Did Jon Jones really out-earn both his NFL playing brothers?
Court documents allow us to check a 10 year old claim that Jon Jones made more money in the UFC than his two brothers combined made in the NFL.
UFC gets no loyalty, zero fighters exit class action lawsuit
If fighters were going to show their support for the UFC against the ongoing anti-trust class action lawsuit, the chance may have just passed them by.
Tyron Woodley laments UFC pay, Donald Cerrone money
A former UFC champion reveals more details about his time in the promotion.
The biggest UFC fight of the year won't happen in a cage
The biggest UFC fight of 2024 will take place in a Las Vegas courtroom in April when a class-action suit by former UFC fighters will be heard.
Full UFC contracts for Brock Lesnar, CM Punk, dozens of MMA stars revealed
Bloody Elbow has obtained dozens of UFC contracts from MMA's biggest stars, revealing fighter pay and many other details.
Special clauses for McGregor, Rousey: Unique UFC contracts of Faber, Holm revealed
Anton Tabuena details the unique UFC contracts of Holly Holm and Urijah Faber that involved various special clauses about Ronda Rousey, Conor McGregor and others.
UPDATED - Contract negotiations revealed: Rousey wanted better pay, separate deal for Cyborg
Anton Tabuena goes through multiple contracts and negotiations for Ronda Rousey, detailing which requests UFC granted and which weren't.
Update on ONE Championship's potential funding bind
More news on ONE Championship's search for funding in 2024.
Payouts for 90 of the biggest UFC stars revealed - Full list
Here's the full list of UFC payouts that Bloody Elbow has uncovered for 90 fighters such as Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and more.
How UFC owners took out hundreds of millions every year to pay themselves
UFC owners have paid themselves billions, with yearly dividends that go far beyond the company earnings.
UPDATED: Payouts for Diaz bros, nearly 50 UFC stars, champs revealed
In Part 3 of our deep dive into lawsuit documents, the likely UFC payouts for 49 more stars have been revealed, including PPV draws like Nick and Nate Diaz, female champs, and some of their most tenured fighters ever.
McGregor has over $2M in losses from Dublin pub, as he tries to grow businesses
Conor McGregor's Black Forge Inn is taking in huge losses as the UFC star tries to grow his business empire.
ONE's financial 'runway expected to expire' in 2024, more staff laid off
Qatari investors are reportedly "embarrassed" of their involvement with ONE Championship, who might just need more funding soon.
UPDATED: Payouts for 33 UFC champions revealed
33 former UFC champions' full payouts have likely been uncovered in part 2 of Bloody Elbow's deep dive into lawsuit documents.
Exclusive: Payouts for several top UFC stars revealed in lawsuit documents - UPDATED
Bloody Elbow has obtained purse details for several top UFC stars and champions like Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Anderson Silva, and many more.
TKO warns UFC lawsuit and Vince McMahon are 'risks' to lucrative business
TKO has listed Vince McMahon position and the UFC lawsuit as two factors that can hurt their business.
Lawsuit: 'Darth Vader' Dana White threatened Scott Coker
According to UFC lawsuit documents, Dana White threatened Strikeforce officials to convince them to sell.
$100 million - UFC lands their biggest ever sponsorship
The UFC has renewed one of their former branding partnerships with a massive new sponsor deal.
California creates MMA fighter retirement fund
Finally MMA fighters can enjoy their latter years in peace and comfort... well, maybe.
Exclusive: Leaked ONE Championship contract raises concerns
We've got a copy of a ONE Championship contract and it has some of the most restrictive language we've seen.
Top TKO executives' massive salaries and bonuses revealed
Following the UFC-WWE merger, top TKO executives like Ari Emanuel will receive massive salaries and bonuses, on top of their Endeavor pay.
UFC finances for first half of 2023 revealed
John S. Nash breaks down the latest filings on UFC finances.
It's time! - UFC & WWE merger about to begin
Things are about to start moving and shaking with the upcoming WWE & UFC merger.
Details: Saudi Arabia purchases $100M PFL ownership stake
Saudi Arabia continues its investment in sports. This time purchasing a minority stake with MMA promotion PFL.
‘Scumbags’ - O'Malley taking on more than just Sterling
UFC star Sean O'Malley is right to take shots at the very real problems with MMA management.
How true are claims that White's 'courage' saved company from demise?
Ari Emanuel credited Dana White for supposedly saving the company, but were they really in danger?
New documents reveal UFC event fees collected by NSAC from past 7 years
How much money has the Nevada State Athletic Commission made from UFC event fees? As it turns out, ask and you shall receive.
'One of the most pivotal dates in all of MMA history'
In a court ruling on August 9th, Judge Richard F. Boulware granted class certification in the ongoing Cung Le v. Zuffa, LLC lawsuit, meaning that hundreds of MMA fighters could potentially benefit from compensation resulting from the case. The suit against the UFC and its owners Zuffa, LLC was originally filed back in 2014, making […]
Court certifies class-action suit, says UFC has ‘unfettered power’ to suppress pay
There’s a major update on the UFC lawsuit.