Behind the Grind brings you into the world of Shine Fights making its debut with “Genesis” in Columbus, Ohio May 9th in the Celeste Center at the Ohio Expo Center. Issue # 2: MARKETING IS OUR MIDDLE NAME by Rhett Butler Guerrilla Warfare? You have to hit the streets and touch the people to continue […]
Archives for April 2009
SHINE Behind The Grind: PROMOTION, PROMOTION, and PROMOTION!
Editor’s Note: MMAPayout will be taking a look at the process of bringing a new MMA promotion to market. Freelance writer Rhett Butler will be our guide in sharing the story of the birth of a fight company, Shine Fight Promotions. Shine Fights will debut with “Genesis” in Columbus, Ohio May 9th. Our series will […]
Lashley Signs to Fight for MFC on 5/15
One of the most dominating up-and-coming fighters in the world has signed on with the Maximum Fighting Championship. Former WWE star Bobby “The Dominator” Lashley will step into the MFC ring on Friday, May 15 at MFC 21: Hard Knocks live from the River Cree Resort and Casino and airing live throughout the United States, […]
UFC VP of Operations Talks Credentials
MMA’s latest controversy has more or less pushed the UFC credential issue to the back burner, but I thought it worth while to post this interview conducted a few weeks ago by insidefighting.com with UFC VP of Operations Donna Marcolini. A summary of the main points is below: Prior to UFC 88 in September of 2008, the UFC used […]
GSP Announces Fan Logo Design Contest
Las Vegas, NV/Montreal, QC – Georges St-Pierre is rapidly becoming an international icon – not only is he one of the strongest, toughest, and most energizing athletes to grace the MMA Octagon, he is also a class act outside of it. Now Georges wants to take his brand to the same level that his athletic […]