MMA Fighting reports that Eddie Alvarez and Bellator have come to an agreement to settle their lawsuit. As a result, Alvarez will fight Michael Chandler on Bellator’s first PPV November 2nd. The settlement between party ends a contentious lawsuit which had both sides arguing over the contractual terms of Alvarez’s Bellator contract and whether or […]
Resurrection Fighting Alliance and Adidas team up
MMA Junkie reports that the three stripes, sporting apparel giant, Adidas is entering the sponsorship market of MMA. Through its global licensee Double D, Adidas Combat Sports has entered into a multi-year deal with Ed Soares’ Resurrection Fighting Alliance. Soares’, also known for managing Anderson Silva and Jose Aldo among others, is positioning his promotion […]
WSOF payouts have Spong, Harris and Sefo as top earners
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for this past Saturday’s World Series of Fighting 4 event held in Ontario, California. Tyrone Spong, Gerald Harris and Ray Sefo headed the list of top earners for the night. The total payroll for the night was $225,000 Via MMA Junkie: Tyrone Spong: $31,000 (includes $9,000 win bonus) def. Angel […]
Fox Sports 2 launches Saturday replacing Fuel TV
Fox Sports 2 will launch on Saturday, August 17th, the same day as Fox Sports 1 according to multiple sources. FS2 will replace Fuel TV and will carry UFC content as well. With only Comcast as the sole major distributor with a current agreement with Fox Sports 1, Fox Sports 2 will be available to […]
UFC sees future gain in international expansion
The Las Vegas Journal Review reports on Zuffa’s international ambitions. In an interview with Lorenzo Fertitta, he indicated that the company projects to make more money overseas than domestically by 2015. The interview details its global strategy which is based upon outreach to international markets via media agreements to show its content. Notably, its brokered […]