MusclePharm announced that it will be the official nutritional supplement company of the UFC. The partnership will give Musclepharm space in the Octagon, on the UFC website and its Twitter and Facebook pages. Via MusclePharm press release: With the partnership, MusclePharm will now have exclusive in-ring placement, including its trademark MP logo on the Octagon […]
Archives for September 2011
Diaz reportedly losing seven figures due to no-shows
Dave Metzler’s Wrestling Observer (subscription required) reported this week that the rebooking of Nick Diaz out of the main event at UFC 137 likely cost the ex-Strikeforce champ to lose at least six figures due to the loss of his PPV cut. The Wrestling Observer states that Diaz would have been paid seven figures regardless […]
UFC Fight Night 25 gate, attendance and bonuses
Pavia sells agency to Paradigm
MMA Weekly reports that MMA agent Ken Pavia has sold his agency, MMA Agents, to Paradigm Sports Management. The transaction includes Pavia’s company and his stable of fighters. Pavia is moving on to become Vice President of Business Development at sports agency Takedown Entertainment. Via MMA Weekly: Speaking to MMAWeekly.com on Friday, Pavia confirmed that […]
Mayweather really is Money with business dealings
The New York Times reports on the payout Floyd Mayweather is set to receive from his fight against Victor Ortiz Saturday. With all said and done, Mayweather could be paid $40 million. In addition to his reported $25 million payout for fighting Victor Ortiz, Mayweather will receive a portion of the gate, concessions, souvenirs and […]