The UFC and Jobbi.com are offering ordinary people the opportunity to apply online to be a UFC fighter. Jobbi.com is a job search web site that has been a UFC sponsor since the fall of 2010. Via UFC web site: With thousands of fighters applying annually to the UFC for the opportunity to fight in […]
Archives for April 2011
Bellator 42 ratings: 199,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports Bellator rebounded from its worst ratings of the season hitting an average of 199,000 for its Easter weekend offering. Bellator 42 on MTV2 included a solid 180,000 viewers for its replay. Via MMA Junkie: In addition to the 199,000 viewers who tuned in for the live broadcast, 180,000 tuned in for an […]
UFC introduces UFCLatino.com
The UFC announced the launch of its UFCLatino.com web site which will cater to its Spanish speaking fans. Via press release: The site will cater to the culture of the blossoming audience of Hispanic fans who are drawn to the UFC’s fast-paced, exciting action. What’s more, the site will include news, video and special content […]
More Details Behind Zuffa-Strikeforce Purchase
Dave Meltzer over at F4WOnline.com is reporting some interesting details behind the Zuffa-Strikeforce purchase, which details why the UFC broke the news that Saturday morning and some info behind the bidders and the acquisition timetable. On F4WOnline’s latest newsletter (subscription), some more notes regarding the deal between Sports Valley Sports and Entertainment and Zuffa were […]
Limited edition GSP figure at UFC 129 expo
Canadian based collectible figure company, Round 5, announced the release of a limited edition Georges St. Pierre figure available only at the UFC 129 Fan Expo in Toronto. In addition, it is offering purchasers the opportunity to have their own likeness on a Round 5 figurine. Via Round 5 press release: Markham, ON (April 25, […]