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‘Smashing Machine’ Subject Mark Kerr on “Gut-Wrenching” Ending and Cussing About Dwayne Johnson’s Prosthetics
Benny Safdie wrote and directed the A24 feature that also stars Emily Blunt in the story of Kerr's path as a UFC Hall of Famer.
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TKO Group Doubles Dividend
The news comes "on the heels of our UFC and WWE U.S. domestic media rights renewals and the strong earnings and cash flow profile they provide," says president and COO Mark Shapiro.
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Paramount Inks 7-Year, $7.7 Billion Deal for UFC Rights in First Big Swing for New Owners
The deal, which will make Paramount+ the new streaming home for the sport, includes pay-per-views, which will no longer be, well, pay-per-views.
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TKO Punches Up Earnings After Announcing ESPN Megadeal, Driven By Live Events
The UFC and WWE owner reported a 10 percent revenue gain year-over-year.
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Trump Says the UFC Will Host a Championship Fight at the White House
A spokesperson for the mixed martial arts promotion confirms that they are planning to host an event there as part of the celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.
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Live Events and WWE’s Netflix Deal Power TKO to Strong First Quarter
The company also completed its acquisition of IMG, PBR and On Location, and raised its guidance for the year.
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How Chinese UFC Star Zhang Weili Decided to Take on a New Challenge – Acting
As news breaks about an iQiYi drama series set to focus on her life and times, the Chinese mixed martial arts champion talks about her debut film, screening at the Beijing Film Festival.
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Dana White and Mark Zuckerberg Strike a Deal to Get Meta in Business With UFC
Meta will become UFC's 'Official Fan Technology Partner,' with integrations at UFC events and across Meta's product lines.
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Zack Snyder to Direct ‘Brawler’ for UFC
The mixed martial arts giant's latest big-screen treatment will portray a young fighter getting his shot at the UFC championship but having to battle his inner demons as he fights for redemption.
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With Deals on Horizon, TKO Bets That Profitable 2024 Will Lead to a Blockbuster 2025
The IMG, On Location and PBR deal is almost done, and UFC and WWE rights are coming up, as the company targets as much as $3 billion in revenue.
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TKO Sets a Kansas City Takeover in Synergy Push
From April 24-28, PBR, UFC and WWE will all hold live events at T-Mobile Center in Kansas City, MO.
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Annette Bening, UFC, Brad Garrett and Nick Carter Get Behind New $50M Las Vegas Community Center (Exclusive)
The Space 2.0 will empower the entertainment professionals, hospitality workers and first responders serving the tourist town, plus inspire and educate future stars of The Strip.
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