The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) provided a rundown of official sponsors in a sports marketing and properties showcase. The UFC and WWE were both featured as the SBJ provided a list of its current sponsors. UFC Bud Light MetroPCS Dodge Harley Davidson U.S. Marines Ultimate Poker Xyience MusclePharm Corn Nuts EA TapouT Ubisoft Ryu […]
Canada to host 5 events, TUF in 2013
MMA Mania reports that the UFC will have 5 events in Canada next year and likely a TUF series. The announcement should capitalize on the massive fan output from fans to the north. The announcement improves Canadian events by 2. This will be the third visit to Canada this year as Edmonton Calgary saw Faber-Barao in […]
UFC on FX 5 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for UFC on FX 5. Notably, the payroll exceeded the official gate for the event. Via MMA Junkie: Antonio Silva: $70,000 (no win bonus) def. Travis Browne: $20,000 Jake Ellenberger: $84,0000 (includes $42,000 win bonus) def. Jay Hieron: $12,000 John Dodson: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Jussier Formiga: $9,000 […]
GSP-Condit to be seen in theatres
National CineMedia (NCM) Fathom Events announced that in conjunction with the UFC it will be showing UFC 154: GSP vs. Condit in select movie theatres. The event schedule for November 17th will be shown in over 350 theatres across the U.S. The UFC has worked with NCM Fathom Events in the past as it sponsored […]
UFC 153 Prelims: 1 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC 153 prelims airing on FX earned a 1 million viewer average. The average bests the last two FX prelim shows which were below the 1 million benchmark. Although the UFC 153 prelims scored a 1 million viewer average it still does not match the 1.24 million viewer average for […]