Not Rocket Science

On this episode, we dive into a side hobby of mine, analyzing the business of fighting. If you have followed the show for awhile, you may have noticed that I have used MMA fighting as an analogy multiple times when discussing varies aspects of business and personal growth so I figured since Conor McGregor, the biggest star in the sport, is fresh off his 40 second TKO comeback, it was a good time to cover this directly. We discuss the current state of the UFC, how digital streaming services and their ESPN have changed the game going forward, how Conor McGregor fits into the UFC’s future business plans, and the rather “colorful” history of one of the last industries built on “old school Vegas” business practices. We also discuss how the UFC’s historical DNA have shaped how they maneuver as a business today despite being a $4B property owned by entertainment giant WME. So get ready, put your 4oz gloves on and dive into this overview of the fight biz on the latest episode of NRS! Have a request, comment, question