MMA Fighting reports on the annual pilgrimage to Albany, New York for the UFC to lobby for the legalization of the sport in the state. Lorenzo Fertitta has stated that if professional MMA is legalized in the state that it will show its commitment to the fans of New York through an “epic series of […]
Jon Jones featured in Reebok shoe launch
Jonny “Bones” Jones is featured in the latest Reebok commercial which launched March 8th. The commercial feature Jones running in a variety of conditions to promote the company’s Reebok ZPump Fusion. In addition to the commercial, it will be accompanied by print, digital and outdoor placements with the tag line, “get pumped” according to Footwear […]
Preliminary reports indicate a strong UFC 184 buy rate
The Wrestling Observer indicates that UFC 184 drew an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 PPV buys. The preliminary report underscores the great start the UFC has had this year as well as the drawing power of Ronda Rousey. UPDATED: In its 3/12 podcast, Meltzer indicated that the numbers reflect that UFC 184 will do more PPV […]
WSOF signs “Phoenix Jones”
MMA Junkie reports that the World Series of Fighting has signed Ben Fodor (aka “Phoenix Jones”). Fodor was featured on ESPN this past Sunday night on its Sportscenter telecast. The well-done ESPN feature told the story of Fodor and his reasons for his alter ego, “Phoenix Jones”. Fodor roams the streets of Seattle in a […]
UFC signs new broadcast deal in central Europe
The UFC’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division announced it has secured a new broadcast partnership with NOVA Sport which will allow those in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to see UFC events. The countries in central Europe will be able to see every European event and other bouts from around the world per […]