MMA Junkie reports that Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson participated in the ESPN car wash. The appearances by the two give Bellator some mainstream exposure outside of Spike TV. Ortiz and Jackson appeared on an ESPN “chat” where fans could log in and ask questions of the two. They also appeared on MMA Live Extra […]
Archives for August 2013
HeadRush signs distribution agreement with One Punch
MMA apparel brand HeadRush has signed a global distribution agreement with One Punch Distribution. The new partnership should broaden the reach of HeadRush products. HeadRush joins other MMA brands under the One Punch Distribution banner including TapouT and Jaco. One Punch Distribution is a wholesale distribution company that delivers brands in “Action Sports and Streetwear […]
DMCA takedown notices sent to porn sites on Zuffa’s behalf
It is well known that Zuffa is an aggressive defender of its intellectual property. It found itself in an unenviable position as the company it hired to issue DMCA takedown requests issued notices to child pornography sites claiming that Zuffa was the lawful rights holder. IP Arrow, the company that Zuffa hired to do this […]
Henderson receives NASCAR raceway sponsorship
The Phoenix International Raceway has announced that it will sponsor Benson Henderson in title defense against Anthony Pettis on August 31st. Henderson will wear the PIR logo on his walkout shirt and on his banner. Henderson will also serve as an honorary pace car driver for the track at the National Sprint Cup Series in […]
Boston City Council issues non-binding ban on minors attending MMA events; UFC responds
MMA Junkie reports that the Boston City Council has banned minors from attending MMA events without being accompanied by an adult. The regulation comes after the UFC’s latest appearance in the city. The UFC issued a response to the council’s passing of the resolution pointing out that its a “non-binding and merely concluded that the […]