Fight Business Podcast

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. If you have any questions for Patrick, leave a comment on the video or Tweet at @AllDayAuger. He will try to reply to your question on the next episode!  ► Patrick Auger on Twitter:  https://twitter.com/AllDayAuger ► Latest MMA News:  https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/list ► Check out the full fight card: https://www.sherdog.com/events/ Sherdog on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherdogdotcom ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialsherdog ► Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherdogdotcom/ Sherdog is the industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. More on Sherdog.com: http://www.sherdog.com

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! https://youtu.be/Fx9qDf5xtgA (edited) 

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 ► Latest MMA News:  https://www.sherdog.com/news/news/list ► Check out the full fight card: https://www.sherdog.com/events/ Sherdog on Social Media: ► Follow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/sherdogdotcom ► Like on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/officialsherdog ► Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sherdogdotcom/ Sherdog is the industry pioneer in UFC, Bellator and all things MMA (Mixed Martial Arts). MMA news, interviews, pictures, videos and more since 1997. More on Sherdog.com: http://www.sherdog.com

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). 0:00 - 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. Thanks for watching! Make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. First time here? Hit the subscribe content to see more content like this! Already a subscriber? Thank you! Please remember to show your support by clicking the like button. Follow Patrick Auger on Twitter: @AllDayAuger Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/35iN7bz Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/vXgz9KyqYp Follow us on Twitter: https://goo.gl/zt6naT Read more: https://thebodylockmma.com

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. Thanks for watching! Make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. First time here? Hit the subscribe content to see more content like this! Already a subscriber? Thank you! Please remember to show your support by clicking the like button. Follow Patrick Auger on Twitter: @AllDayAuger Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/35iN7bz Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/vXgz9KyqYp Follow us on Twitter: https://goo.gl/zt6naT Read more: https://thebodylockmma.com

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 -  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. Thanks for watching! Make sure to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. First time here? Hit the subscribe content to see more content like this! Already a subscriber? Thank you! Please remember to show your support by clicking the like button. Follow Patrick Auger on Twitter: @AllDayAuger Subscribe to our channel: https://bit.ly/35iN7bz Join our Discord server: https://discord.gg/vXgz9KyqYp Follow us on Twitter: https://goo.gl/zt6naT Read more: https://thebodylockmma.com