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UFC president Dana White has put the president of Showtime Sports, Stephen Espinoza, on blast. Much has been made about the UFC’s decision to run shows amid the coronavirus pandemic. The promotion made its return on May 9 with UFC 249. It was the…
UFC president Dana White has put the president of Showtime Sports, Stephen Espinoza, on blast. Much has been made about the UFC’s decision to run shows amid the coronavirus pandemic. The promotion made its return on May 9 with UFC 249. It was the UFC’s first event since March 14. More cards are planned for […]
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Dana White has slammed Stephen Espinoza for claiming UFC fighters would be fined for talking negatively about his COVID-19 protocols. Speaking to his Twitter followers Showtime executive Espinoza claimed UFC 249 fighters would lose their purse and bonuses for talking negatively about the coronavirus testing in place at the event, he wrote. “It’s because they […]
Speaking to his Twitter followers Showtime executive Espinoza claimed UFC 249 fighters would lose their purse and bonuses for talking negatively about the coronavirus testing in place at the event, he wrote.
“It’s because they were required to sign a document which says that they can lose their whole purse and bonuses if they say anything negative about the COVID protocols.”
Yahoo Sports later confirmed Espinoza’s claim that a clause in fighters contracts could see them face financial penalties for speaking out against the UFC COVID-19 protocols, it reads. “The Company may revoke all or any part of any prize monies or awards won by the Participant in connection with the Activities, including, but not limited to, purses, win bonuses, other fight-related bonuses and event-based merchandise royalties.”
White says all his fighter contracts have disparagement clauses in them but this doesn’t prevent a fighter from talking bad about the COVID-19 procedure, only from lying about it, he explained.
“There’s a disparagement clause in there that’s in all of our contracts,” “Isn’t that creepy looking, little (expletive) a lawyer? Isn’t that creepy little (expletive) goofball a lawyer? Does he not know what disparagement means? (It’s) if you disparage the company. I’m not even a (expletive) lawyer and I know the answer to that question. It’s disparagement.”
“It’s like if you came out and said, ‘They never tested me. The UFC never tested me for the coronavirus,’” White said. “If you came out and had something critical to say about the testing that was true, that wouldn’t be disparagement. What (expletive) law school did he go to? I can’t stand that (expletive) creep if you couldn’t tell. … He’s just a (expletive) – look at him, that creepy, little dude. What the (expletive) does he know about our contracts?” (Transcribed by MMA Junkie)
Do you think Dana White is right to include disparagement clauses in all of his fighter contracts?
Don’t expect Showtime and Stephen Espinoza to follow the UFC’s lead in attempting to book shows. UFC president Dana White has remained adamant that UFC 249 will still go ahead on April 18 amid the coronavirus pandemic. He has even revealed that he plans on resuming the fight schedule following that event. As a result, […]
Don’t expect Showtime and Stephen Espinoza to follow the UFC’s lead in attempting to book shows.
UFC president Dana White has remained adamant that UFC 249 will still go ahead on April 18 amid the coronavirus pandemic. He has even revealed that he plans on resuming the fight schedule following that event.
As a result, White has received plenty of criticism from the media for not taking the coronavirus seriously and putting his employees and fighters at risk — especially when virtually every other sports league around the world has postponed or canceled their events.
But what if UFC 249 goes ahead with no problems? Would that lead to other combat sports promoters following suit? That’s a “hard pass” for Showtime Sports President Espinoza, who plays a key role in booking and promoting boxing events.
“Hard pass. I won’t be following his lead on these matters,” Espinoza said on Friday.
Bellator was among the first mixed martial arts promotions to postpone their upcoming events while they also compensated fighters their show money. And following the Viacom and CBS merger late last year, it was reported that Bellator notably reports to Espinoza now.
So by the looks of things, don’t expect either Showtime or Bellator to attempt to book any events while the pandemic continues to put a halt on life around the world.
What do you think of White still trying to book shows?
Don’t expect Showtime and Stephen Espinoza to follow the UFC’s lead in attempting to book shows. UFC president Dana White has remained adamant that UFC 249 will still go ahead on April 18 amid the coronavirus pandemic. He has even revealed that he plans on resuming the fight schedule following that event. As a result, […]
Don’t expect Showtime and Stephen Espinoza to follow the UFC’s lead in attempting to book shows.
UFC president Dana White has remained adamant that UFC 249 will still go ahead on April 18 amid the coronavirus pandemic. He has even revealed that he plans on resuming the fight schedule following that event.
As a result, White has received plenty of criticism from the media for not taking the coronavirus seriously and putting his employees and fighters at risk — especially when virtually every other sports league around the world has postponed or canceled their events.
But what if UFC 249 goes ahead with no problems? Would that lead to other combat sports promoters following suit? That’s a “hard pass” for Showtime Sports President Espinoza, who plays a key role in booking and promoting boxing events.
“Hard pass. I won’t be following his lead on these matters,” Espinoza said on Friday.
Bellator was among the first mixed martial arts promotions to postpone their upcoming events while they also compensated fighters their show money. And following the Viacom and CBS merger late last year, it was reported that Bellator notably reports to Espinoza now.
So by the looks of things, don’t expect either Showtime or Bellator to attempt to book any events while the pandemic continues to put a halt on life around the world.
What do you think of White still trying to book shows?
Boxing was just shaken up after the announcement of Canelo Alvarez’s recent broadcast deal. Alvarez signed the most lucrative deal by an athlete ever. A broadcast deal with the streaming service DAZN worth $365 million. Alvarez’s former bro…
Boxing was just shaken up after the announcement of Canelo Alvarez’s recent broadcast deal. Alvarez signed the most lucrative deal by an athlete ever. A broadcast deal with the streaming service DAZN worth $365 million. Alvarez’s former broadcast partner, HBO, is no longer in the boxing business. This forced the Mexican star to find a new […]
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Despite a lot of hurdles during fight week – the UFC managed to successfully put together a good show for UFC 223. Dana White was relieved following the conclusion of the card, however, he wasn’t happy with some criticism he received. With …
Despite a lot of hurdles during fight week – the UFC managed to successfully put together a good show for UFC 223. Dana White was relieved following the conclusion of the card, however, he wasn’t happy with some criticism he received. With both initial opponent, Tony Ferguson and his replacement Max Holloway pulling out, Al […]
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