MMA Payout had the opportunity to catch up with Nick Swinmurn, founder of clothing brand Dethrone Royalty. He clarified rumors that the clothing brand may be in trouble. MP: Is there any truth to internet rumors that Dethrone is in financial trouble? Any idea where the rumors may have started? Dethrone: Definitely no truth to […]
Archives for May 2011
OC Promoter promoting four events in 48 hours
Roy Englebrecht of Fight Club OC will be promoting four events in 48 hours this weekend in Southern California. He will be doing two shows Thursday, one on Friday and another Saturday. Via Fight Club OC press release: This marathon run of shows begins on Thursday, May 19th with two, yes, two shows on the […]
Authentic Brands Group Announces SVP Media and Entertainment
NEW YORK, May 18th, 2011 – New York based intellectual property company Authentic Brands Group has named Mike Straka senior vice president of media and entertainment to head up strategic content initiatives for brands including TapouT, TapouT MPS, Silver Star, Iron Star, Sinister, Hitman Fight Gear and Marilyn Monroe. “Straka’s expertise in multimedia will help […]
Zuffa’s Former WEC Staff Takes Over Strikeforce
All it took was two events after the Strikeforce purchase was announced for Zuffa to take over the Strikeforce promotion and replace the staff, quickly disproving the “business as usual” motto tied to the acquisition two months ago. According to MMAPayout sources, May 9th, 2011 was the last day Strikeforce was an MMA promotion under […]
Round 5 signs licensing agreement with Bruce Lee Enterprises
Round 5 collectibles announced today that it has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Bruce Lee Enterprises to produce Bruce Lee-themed collectibles, toys and games until 2015. Via Round 5 press release: “We are honored to be working with a brand with such a storied legacy as Bruce Lee,” Lau said. “We feel that […]