According to SeatGeek.com, tickets on the secondary market for UFC 183 are up 9% from UFC 182 with an average price of $460 per ticket. In addition, there are still tickets available according to Ticketmaster with the best “get in” price for a ticket going for $238. As of Thursday afternoon, the cheapest ticket on […]
UFC officially raises its PPV prices
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC has permanently raised its pay-per-view prices $5 due to what the company calls “rising costs in producing live events.” For most, the usual $54.99 HD PPV fans have been accustomed to pay will increase to $59.99. For those that purchase their PPVs in SD, the price will increase from […]
UPDATED: UFC heading to Philippines for UFC Fight Night 65 May 16th
UFC is finally heading to the Philippines per a report by Bloody Elbow. MMA Junkie reports that the deal has been finalized to hold UFC Fight Night 65 in Manila at the SM Mall of Asia Arena. Back in 2011, the Philippines was thought to be the country to have the first international TUF according […]
Silver steps down as NY State Assembly Speaker
NY Times reports that Sheldon Silver will be replaced as speaker of the NY State Assembly and Assemblyman Joseph Morelle will become the interim speaker starting next week. Notably, Morelle sponsored a bill that would legalize professional mixed martial arts in the state. Notably, in the first half of January 2013, records show that Zuffa […]