MMA Junkie reports that South Dakota is ready to sign off on a bill that will legalize mixed martial arts in the state. Gov. Dennis Daugaard stated that he will not stand in the way of a bill that would regulate MMA and boxing. The bill passed out of committee and the state legislature. The […]
UFC 158 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports that UFC 158 at the Bell Centre in Montreal drew 20,145 fans for a gate of $3.71 million. Dana White revealed the figures at last night’s post-fight press conference along with the bonuses. UFC 158 ranks fourth among six events that were held at the venue. UFC 83 (Serra v. GSP), the […]
Rousey and Zigano-Tate winner to coach next season of TUF
Dana White announced at the end of the UFC 158 prelims on FX that Ronda Rousey would coach opposite the winner of the Cat Zigano/Miesha Tate match on the next season of The Ultimate Fighter. Another twist is that the show would feature both male and female 135 pound fighters. In a move that might […]
Media Relations 101 – Nick Diaz
Most media and fans think pre-fight press/teleconferences are pretty boring with media asking formulated questions and the fighters answering with formulaic answers. This goes out the window with Nick Diaz. Diaz went on a verbal tirade last week at the teleconference at no one and everyone at the same time. While he expressed disdain for […]