MMA Junkie reports that UFC on Versus 3 will be in 3D for the first time in its history. Only those with 3D-capable TV sets through dedicated 3D channels will have the opportunity to see the event in 3D. Via MMA Junkie: “We’re really excited to start broadcasting UFC events in 3D,” UFC President Dana […]
Archives for February 2011
Fight Club OC a success
Fight Club OC, a Southern California promotion featuring boxing and MMA opened up to a successful night of fights last Thursday. Promoter Roy Englebrecht reported a sellout of 1,568 fans, a gate of $60,000 and all 10 luxury suites were sold. As MMA Payout reported in December, local SoCal promoter Englebrecht moved his successful promotion […]
UFC 127 attendance: 18,186 fans; $3.5 million gate
MMA Junkie reports that attendance figures show that UFC 127 drew 18,186 fans for a gate of $3.5 million. UFC exec Marshall Zelaznik made the announcement at the post-UFC 127 press conference. Via MMA Junkie: The numbers marked a significant increase over the $2.5 million reported gate generated by the 17,831 attendees to the UFC’s […]
NSAC cuts out of competition drug testing
MMA Junkie reports that due to budget cuts, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has eliminated out of competition drug testing. This type of drug testing is thought to be a strong deterrent to performance enhancing drugs in pro competition. Via MMA Junkie: With state governments around the country tightening their belts amid a widening recession, […]
Shark Fights Signs TV Deal With HDNet, Set To Debut With March 11 Event
MMAPayout has learned that budding promotion, Shark Fights, has signed a TV deal with HDNet and is set to debut on the network with their next scheduled event on March 11th, headlined by Matt Horwich vs Danillo Villefort. Here is the rumored card for Shark Fights 14, set to debut on HDNet: Shark Fights 14: […]