MMA Worldwide reported that Oklahoma is being threatened by litigation from the UFC for imposing a 4% tax on PPV in the state. As a result, the Oklahoma state athletic commission is not taking on any new applications for licenses from MMA promoters. Via MMA Worldwide: Unfortunately, after March 31st of this year, combat sport […]
Archives for March 2012
Bellator video game coming Summer 2012
Bellator will launch its own video game this summer entitled, “Bellator: MMA Onslaught.” The video game developed by Kung Fu Factory and published by 345 Games in conjunction with Spike TV will be available for download on the XBox and Playstation platforms. Via press release: In “Bellator: MMA Onslaught” gamers can customize their own fighter’s […]
GSP signs multi-year deal with Hayabusa
MMA clothing brand Hayabusa announced Thursday that it has signed Georges St. Pierre to a multi-year sponsorship deal. GSP will promote the brand’s Pro Training Series fight gear and Tokushu glove series. Via press release: Hayabusa has a long history of working with elite MMA fighters and has just partnered with Welterweight Champion Georges ‘Rush’ […]
UFC discusses future of PPV
One of the more interesting issues that came up at yesterday’s UFC on Fox 3 press conference was the issue of the future of PPV and the UFC. MMA Junkie writes about Zuffa’s perspective on the issue and the possible future for the UFC. The article addresses the changing landscape of technology and Zuffa’s current […]
TapouT to debut new commercial during TUF
TapouT is releasing a new commercial which will debut this Friday night during The Ultimate Fighter on FX. The commercial features Chael Sonnen, Gilbert Melendez, Ryan Bader among others. Payout Perspective: The commercial supports TapouT’s #MyFightMatters initiative in which the brand offers weekly prizes for those that follow TapouT on twitter and adds the hashtag. […]