Fight Business Podcast #47: Bellator 263 ratings, UFC Apex importance & PFL deal with Legends

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