Welcome to this edition of MMAterial Facts, where we feature articles from around the MMA community. *** This week’s MMAterial Facts: Dana White Talks UFC 133, Alistair Overeem and Meeting Vince McMahon (MMA Fighting) Bjorn Rebney: If Nate Marquardt wants to fight Hector Lombard & Ben Askren, fight in a Bellator tournament (Fight Opinion) UFC […]
Archives for July 2011
Boston Pizza and UFC Canada enter into sponsorship agreement
Canada’s number one casual dining brand and sports bar, Boston Pizza, has entered into a multi-year sponsorship agreement with UFC Canada. Its the first major marketing partnership for the UFC in Canada. Via Showdown Joe: This new agreement gives Boston Pizza locations in Canada the opportunity to provide guests with an enhanced UFC experience when […]
Overeem out of Strikeforce HW Grand Prix
News came out Monday that Alistair Overeem was removed from Strikeforce’s Heavyweight Grand Prix set to continue in September. Overeem, appearing on the MMA Hour this week, acknowledged that he was scheduled to fight Bigfoot Silva on September 10th, but thought that the date was too soon. He tells MMA Fighting that he was promised […]
Xyience introduces Jones collector can, advises not to mix with alcohol
Xyience, the official energy drink of the UFC, announced the launch of its second in a series of its collector cans, this time featuring light heavyweight champion Jon “Bones” Jones. In addition, the back of the can will caution that the drink not be mixed with alcohol. Via Xyience: XYIENCE’s powerful affiliation with the UFC […]
Ranger Up “Out” As Sponsors for Strikeforce/UFC Fighters: Kennedy, Carmouche
MMAPayout recently reported that Zuffa had imposed a sponsor “fee” – similar to the UFCs – that impacted several Strikeforce fighters heading into the Strikeforce HW GP: Overeem vs Werdum event. This time, the sponsor fee will prevent MMA fighters Tim Kennedy and Liz Carmouche from wearing the Ranger Up brand during their upcoming bouts. […]