Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick talks about UFC Quick Strike NFT's, Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnsons new partnership with the UFC, and ONE Championships new $150million investment.
After we look into what Jake Paul purchasing shares in the UFC's parent company, Endeavour means and also Francis Ngannou's strategy for negotiating with the UFC.
In other big news, WSOF Global serves PFL a Cease and Desist and we end with a look into the UFC 270 CSAC disclosed payouts.
Timestamps:
(00:00) - Episode Overview
(01:29) Quick Hits - Quick Strike NFTs, Project Rock, ONE Championship $150million investment.
(14:16) - Jake Paul purchases shares in the UFC's parent company, Endeavour
(32:25) - Francis Ngannou's strategy for negotiating with the UFC
(51:29) - WSOF Global serves PFL a 'Cease and Desist'
(01:03) - California State Athletic Commission disclosed payouts from UFC 270.
(01:11) - Ask me your questions!
Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick talks about the new increase to ESPN UFC PPVs going from $69.99 to $74.99, estimating the UFC 270: Ngannou vs. Gane PPV Buys, the latest on CAA vs. Endeavor, unranked heavyweights (Chase Sherman vs. Jake Collier) in the co-main event over ranked lower weight class fighters, Kayla Harrison UFC vs. PFL bidding war, and finally Patrick talks about Amanda Nunes leaving, American Top Team, to start her own Fight Camp.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Episode Overview.
(02:37) ESPN raises UFC PPV price for a third time.
(19:07) UFC 270 PPV Buy Prediction.
(27:21) CAA vs. Endeavor.
(40:13) Unranked Heavyweights in the co-main event.
(52:16) Kayla Harrison updates.
(01:02:50) Amanda Nunes leaves ATT, starting her own gym.
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick discusses the UFC bringing back touring Fight Night events, UFC looking for new sponsors and what types they are looking for, ESPN and UFC TV + Streaming rights and future projections, and finally a deep-dive into the new information available made available by promotion president, Darren Owen, on the MMA start-up, World Fight League (WFL).
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:06) The UFC is bringing back LIVE Fight Night events.
(22:25) UFC is looking for new sponsors and a look into who they'd like.
(39:24) ESPN / UFC TV and streaming rights performance and future projections.
(50:00) Deep-dive on the new promotion, World Fight League (WFL).
(01:17:53) Outro, ask me your questions!
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick discusses UFC 268 selling 700k PPV's domestically, the new UFC evaluation of $9.2 billion by the investment firm, "Piper Sandler" and has an in-depth look into how UFC fighter pay affects the UFC business model.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(01:52) UFC 268 sells 700k pay-per-views in the USA and the UFC's current PPV draws.
(14:19) Piper Sandler values UFC at $9.2 Billion.
(33:02) Did Caleb Plant make more vs Canelo than all UFC 268 fighters combined?
(42:16) Fighter Pay, Joe Silva and the UFC's negotiation tactics.
Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick investigates the UFC 268 PPV buyrate, plus the Endeavour Q3 Earnings Call, LFA extending its UFC Fight Pass Deal, PFL teaming up with Legends Global to bring out new merch, and the ESPN+ UFC Deal.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:10) Estimating UFC 268 PPV Buys
(11:00) Endeavour Q3 Earnings Call
(34:35) LFA extends UFC Fight Pass broadcast deal.
(43:10) PFL teams up with Legends Global to release a new line of merch
(51:37) ESPN very happy with the UFC helping boost subscriptions
Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick covers the UFC's expansion into the Middle East and its ESPN+ subscription model, the Professional Fighting Leagues 2021 PPV numbers plus what this could mean for the future of the PFL, and DAZN reaching a deal to purchase BT Sport.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(15:52) UFC Expansion into the Middle East
(13:32) ESPN+ Subscription Model for UFC cards
(28:38) Professional Fighting League's 2021 TV ratings
(40:54) What should PFL free agents like Kayla Harrison do next?
(50:07) The implications of DAZN purchasing BT Sport
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. This week Patrick tackles the UFC's new loan and changes to fighter contracts, the World Fighting League's viability, and why Jon Jones is in no danger of being released for his recent legal troubles.
TIMESTAMPS:
(00:00) Intro
(02:19) The UFC takes out a new $600 million loan.
(13:32) Why has Francis Ngannou been having contract struggles?
(26:56) A look into the UFC’s new contract changes.
(42:43) Is the MMA start-up, World Fighting League (WFL) a viable business?
(54:49) Jon Jones and Luis Pena domestic violence cases. Why did Jones stay and Pena get cut?
Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
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1:13 - Bellator 263 ratings review
29:58 - PFL's deal with Legends
39:23 - How COVID-19 return may impact UFC and other promotions
49:15 - Latest on the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit update
In today's episode of The Fight Business Podcast, Auger discusses the Bellator 263 ratings and explains the reasons why they were underwhelming, especially to the majority of hardcore MMA fans who exist in our social media bubbles.
Pitbull vs. McKee was truly a battle of two top featherweights but why didn't the fight card draw much attention? Auger explains all here in this first segment.
Secondly, Auger talks the PFL's latest deal with Legends. Legends have partnered with the PFL and purchased a stake in the league. Auger has everything you need to know in this part of today's episode at 29:58.
With COVID-19 surging again in the United States and elsewhere around the world, what impacts could and should we expect for the UFC, Bellator, and other major promotions? Auger discusses the importance of the UFC Apex facility in this segment and why Dana White isn't making vaccines mandatory for UFC fighters.
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
3:05 - Univision acquires equity stake in Combate Global
17:40 - MMA Judging and the win/show pay structure
37:55 - Invicta FC returning to PPV
42:41 - Israel Adesanya and crypto.com
55:04 - PFL Fan Token with Socios
In today's episode of The Fight Business Podcast, Auger focuses on the announcement that Univision has acquired a significant stake in Combate Global.
Auger discusses what this means for the promotion and how it is currently making some of the most significant deals in MMA besides the UFC.
Next up is MMA judging. Fans are furious after several strange decisions during last weekend's UFC event. But what does the promotion need to do about this? And do they need to do anything at all? Importantly, what impact does this have on the UFC? This forms a larger discussion around the UFC win/show pay structure, as well.
Invicta FC is returning to PPV. Auger discusses what that means for the promotion at 37:55.
The final two important business topics in this episode of The Fight Business Podcast include Israel Adesanya's special deal with crypto.com and also the PFL Fan Token updates.
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
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1:44 - UFC 264 PPV buys
18:05 - Conor McGregor's drawing power
38:38 - Nostalgia and the return of Nick Diaz
42:41 - PFL moving toward PPV events?
55:04 - David Levy joins ONE Championship's board of directors
In today's episode of The Fight Business Podcast, Auger focuses on the UFC 264 PPV and the impact it'll have for the promotion, Dustin Poirier, and Conor McGregor.
Next, Auger discusses Conor McGregor, in particular, and whether consecutive defeats will impact his drawing power. How can the promotion market the former two-division champion now?
Nostalgia is a thing again. Auger talks about the return of Nick Diaz and how fans may flock to see one of their old favorites back inside the Octagon.
There's PFL news to discuss, too, as the promotion seems to be heading down a path toward hosting PPV events.
Then there's ONE Championship news with David Levy joining the board of directors. Auger discusses this significant news, as well.
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Crypto.com and UFC sign historic partnership
27:50 - UFC PPV buys vs. online streaming
38:16 - Verdict MMA closes seed round at $500k USD
42:30 - Dana White explains Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane booking
In today's episode of The Fight Business Podcast, Auger focuses on the business side of the recent crypto.com x UFC partnership.
What does the deal mean for the UFC and what does it mean for the fighters? Auger explains all.
Next up is addressing the memes surfacing on Twitter and Instagram regarding UFC fighter pay and how illegally streaming UFC PPV events can impact fighter pay. Auger talks facts here in this segment.
Auger also discusses the recent news regarding Verdict MMA and provides a UFC 264 PPV buys estimate before the Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier 3 trilogy bout.
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0:00 - Intro
1:47 - Why the UFC made Derrick Lewis vs. Ciryl Gane UFC 265 interim title fight
22:30 - Dana White has back-and-forth with Francis Ngannou's agent Marquel Martin
32:45 - Understanding Amanda Nunes' position as UFC 264 co-main event
39:22 - Did PFL take a hit from Anthony Pettis and Fabricio Werdum not making playoffs?
48:06 - UFC running official watch party for UFC 264
In today's episode of The Fight Business Podcast, Auger focuses on the business side of the recent UFC 265 announcements.
Firstly, Auger explains why the UFC has booked an interim title fight as the main event of UFC 265. Why did the promotion opt for a Lewis vs. Gane interim title fight?
Extending on the Lewis vs. Gane announcement, Auger discusses the back-and-forth between Dana White and Francis Ngannou's manager Marquel Martin on Instagram.
Then, importantly, Auger talks Amanda Nunes and why she has been tucked away as the co-main event for UFC 265 behind an interim title fight.
The final two topics of the episode include a discussion of how former UFC stars Anthony Pettis and Fabricio Werdum missing the playoffs may impact the promotion and also understanding why the UFC is running an official watch party for UFC 264.
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
In today's episode of The Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger discusses a variety of topics including a recent major update to the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit, UFC 263 PPV buys estimate analysis, how UFC 263 salaries were revealed following the event, Combate Global signing a deal with distribution and broadcast deal with Paramount and also Ari Emanuel resigning from the Live Nation board.
First up, Auger dives into the details of the most recent UFC Antitrust Lawsuit update. John S. Nash of Bloody Elbow reported that "a new complaint has been filed on behalf of Kajan Johnson and CB Dollaway that extends the antitrust suit from July 1, 2017, to the present." Here's what you need to know about this latest news.
Secondly, it's time to touch on the aftermath of UFC 263, including the PPV buys estimate and how UFC salaries were revealed for the first time in a while. What's to learn from the UFC salary amounts? Auger has everything you need to know here.
Then it's onto Combate Global and what to expect from the promotion's new multi-year deal with Paramount+.
Lastly, Auger quickly discusses the news that Endeavor's Ari Emanuel and Mark Shapiro have resigned from the Live Nation board over antitrust concerns.
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
2:04 - Two ONE Championship directors resign and Vitor Belfort contract issues?
26:20 - PFL tournament woes
41:12 - UFC 263 PPV buy estimate and Israel Adesanya's starpower
54:38 - Marvin Vettori's sponsorship deal with Dolce & Gabbana proves MMA's popularity is rising again
Today's Fight Business Podcast covers a wide range of topics including ONE Championship, PFL, the upcoming UFC 263 PPV and also Marvin Vettori's sponsorship deal.
The first topic of discussion is ONE Championship's current status after two Temasek-linked directors resign. Auger breaks down all you need to know about the latest shifts over at ONE Championship in Singapore including Vitor Belfort's apparent departure, as well.
Next, it's time to talk about PFL's issues with the tournament format. How can they resolve the issue of fighters needing to withdraw from the competition mid-season? How does Fabricio Werdum's withdrawal impact PFL?
One of the many favorites of regular Fight Business Podcast listeners is Patrick Auger's UFC PPV buy estimates. This time, Auger shares his UFC 263 PPV buys estimate and factors in the starpower of Israel Adesanya before and after his loss to Jan Blachowicz. What figure are we expecting for this Saturday's UFC event?
Lastly, what does Marvin Vettori's significant sponsorship deal with Dolce & Gabbana prove about the rising nature of mixed martial arts and the UFC, in particular?
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
1:20 - Endeavor's Q1 earnings call highlights profits and future plans
16:50 - The business side of Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley and what Woodley's big payday could mean for the UFC
Today's Fight Business Podcast is dedicated to Endeavor's Q1 earnings call and the Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley boxing match that could have a huge impact on the UFC and Endeavor.
Firstly, Auger explains the major takeaways from the Endeavor earnings call. The UFC helped Endeavor to a small Q1 profit and Auger's here to explain why we should be paying close attention to key figures from the call.
Secondly, it's all about Jake Paul vs. Tyron Woodley. For those asking how much will Tyron Woodley get paid to fight Jake Paul, Malki Kawa and Woodley himself have hinted that it will be his biggest payday -- by a long way.
That's significant because Woodley is a former UFC champion and has competed on one of the biggest cards in UFC history, UFC 205: McGregor vs. Alvarez and supposedly received a share of PPV points on the night.
Paul's out here bringing big paydays to UFC fighters and this could mean trouble for the UFC in terms of substitutes and as a general threat as fighters look elsewhere for better pays against arguably weaker competition.
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
2:28 - Analysts are wary of Endeavor stock price
15:27 - UFC's competitive advantages and why they matter
43:42 - Jon Jones retains Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer
Today's Fight Business Podcast is mostly dedicated to Endeavor's stock price and discussion of the UFC's competitive advantages.
The first topic of discussion is Endeavor stock's 26% gain and why it has left many analysts wary. The UFC is booming but is the stock price fully valued? At the current price of $28.22 the stock is close to the $29 target outlined by Goldman Sachs and not far from the $34 price target set by JPMorgan.
Auger looks at what analysts are saying about Endeavor stock right now and what this means for the UFC going forward.
Secondly, and leading on from the initial topic, Auger discusses the UFC's long list of competitive advantages and why they matter in the current environment. UFC is the leading mixed martial arts organization by a long, long way and it's likely that no one will ever bridge the gap. Auger explains why in this segment.
And lastly, Auger briefly discusses Jon Jones' decision to retain Golden Boy CEO Richard Schaefer as his representation going forward. What does this mean for Jon Jones? And how can Jones create any additional leverage?
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
2:08 - What is an IPO? And why would a company do this?
6:37 - What's the process of going public?
12:36 - Endeavor's canceled IPO attempt in 2019
17:40 - What's changed now?
19:44 - Current market conditions
29:40 - Endeavor's fundamentals
40:20 - Endeavor share price
48:15 - What changes could be coming for the UFC?
58:16 - UFC live event financials (fan-requested content)
58:58 - Outro
Today's Fight Business Podcast is mostly dedicated to last week's Endeavor IPO. Want to learn more about the Endeavor IPO and how it impacts the UFC? Patrick Auger covers the topic in great detail in this episode.
Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
1:40 - UFC 261 PPV buys and what does it mean for Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal's drawing power?
15:31 - Triller suing 12 websites for illegal PPV streams
24:49 - New info regarding UFC and ESPN+ PPV deal
33:15 - Conor McGregor sells majority stake in Proper Twelve
42:47 - ONE on TNT, business ramifications of the latest event
51:01 - Jon Jones parts ways with First Round Management
58:58 - Outro
Patrick Auger starts today's Fight Business Podcast with an in-depth discussion regarding UFC 261 PPV buys and the UFC 261 buyrate. What were the PPV buys for Kamaru Usman vs. Jorge Masvidal 2? Auger reveals the latest trusted information and discusses what this could mean for both Kamaru Usman and Jorge Masvidal's drawing power going forward.
Secondly, Auger looks at Triller's attempt to sue 12 websites for illegally streaming the Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren boxing PPV. What's the reality of this announcement?
Next, it's onto the latest info regarding the UFC's deal with ESPN for PPV events. The actual dollar figure that the UFC receives per event is lower than originally anticipated.
Then it's onto Conor McGregor and how McGregor has sold his majority stake in Proper Twelve. Get the latest on McGregor's business movements here with Auger's look at the Proper Twelve shakeup.
Yesterday, Eddie Alvarez and Aung La N Sang lost again in ONE Championship. What's up with ONE Championship's run on TNT and what do these undesirable performances mean for the business after a hefty marketing push in the United States?
And lastly, Auger breaks down the latest surrounding Jon Jones and First Round Management. What could the real story be here? Is it merely a break down in negotiations regarding the Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou fight or is there more to it? Like First Round Management's motivation to begin a promotion?
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
2:16 - Triller Fight Club analysis and Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren PPV buys estimate
26:41 - Endeavor updates and proof UFC is now Endeavor's core product
41:50 - Invicta FC deal with AXS TV
33:30 - Triller buys FITE TV
52:30 - Matchmaker Rich Chou leaves Bellator
The first topic of today's Fight Business Podcast episode is Triller Fight Club and the recent Jake Paul vs. Ben Askren event. The fight card was incredibly popular on social media and on search engines with traffic rivaling January's Conor McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier rematch.
And what about how Paul vs. Askren PPV buys? What are the Triller PPV buy estimates? Auger discusses reports from around the web but mainly references a tweet from John S. Nash who believes the figures are much lower than the vast majority of websites are stating.
Secondly, Auger talks about Endeavor and proof that UFC is now Endeavor's core product. Auger also references an article from The New Yorker titled "Ari Emanuel Takes On The World" in which we learn extra details about the UFC's deal with Abu Dhabi and how Fight Island was created.
Next, it's all about Invicta FC's deal with AXS TV. Auger breaks down everything you need to know about Invicta FC's new landing spot.
And lastly, Auger talks about matchmaker Rich Chou leaving Bellator and what kind of impact this could have for Bellator going forward.
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Welcome back to the Fight Business Podcast, Patrick Auger's weekly show dedicated to the business side of mixed martial arts. Subscribe for a new Fight Business Podcast episode every Thursday at midday (ET).
0:00 - Intro
1:33 - PFL launches fan token, MMA NFT discussion
7:33 - BKFC pension plan
16:04 - MMA ratings discussion
33:30 - Triller buys FITE TV
40:15 - UFC antitrust lawsuit update
47:33 - Outro
The first topic of today's Fight Business Podcast episode is PFL's fan token launch. Auger covers the token launch and how NFTs may benefit MMA promotions in the future.
Secondly, BKFC announced a fighter pension plan last week. Auger discusses what this means for the promotion, its fighters, and other promotions going forward.
Then we dive into the core part of today's episode: MMA ratings. Auger looks at recent Bellator, ONE Championship, Combate Global, and ONE Championship ratings, and gives you unique insight into how each promotion is doing.
A focal point of the discussion is ONE Championship's debut on TNT. Auger describes the launch as 'abysmal,' and explains why the numbers are especially bad considering strong lead-in programming and a desirable timeslot.
On the other hand, Combate continues to perform well with a worse timeslot. Auger breaks it all down in this special segment.
Then we move into the recent FITE TV acquisition by Triller's parent company. What's that mean for business, especially with the upcoming "freakshow" fights that are a strong focus over at Triller Fight Club in particular?
Lastly, we get a quick update regarding the UFC antitrust lawsuit update.
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