Clay Guida is featured in a SafeAuto Insurance television commercial. Guida, playing himself, “convinces” an uninsured driver sign up for SafeAuto. (H/t: MMA Mania) Payout Perspective: Its been a pretty big year for SafeAuto Insurance in its first year of sponsoring fighters in the UFC as well as its signage making appearances in the […]
ESPN’s OTL feature garners Martinez Bellator contract
Josh Gross first tweeted the news that Rad Martinez was offered a chance to fight for Bellator. Martinez, an aspiring MMA fighter, was featured on ESPN’s Outside the Line series which chronicled his commitment to caring for his brain-damaged father. Via ESPN: Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney said the organization had been in talks with Levi Martinez, Rad’s […]
Sonnen-Stann set for Showdown in Houston
Heavy.com reports that Chael Sonnen is set to return to the UFC Octagon against Brian Stann at UFC 136 in Houston. The middleweight bout could decide the next in line to challencge for the middleweight title. Although Sonnen has had issues with the state athletic commissions in Nevada and California, it is expected that Sonnen will have […]
UFC 132 Prelims on Spike TV: 1.2 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that UFC 132’s prelims on Spike TV averaged 1.2 million viewers. The broadcast received a 0.8 household rating an a peak of 1.3 million viewers. Via MMA Junkie: The Spike TV broadcast was the No. 2 rated cable program in its timeslot among men 18-49 and men 18-34 (behind only NASCAR racing […]
Ortiz, Silva lead UFC 132 payroll
MMA Junkie reports the payroll for UFC 132. Notably, UFC veterans Tito Ortiz and Wanderlei Silva were the top earners on Saturday night. Via MMA Junkie: Dominick Cruz: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Urijah Faber: $32,000 Chris Leben: $92,000 ($46,000 win bonus) def. Wanderlei Silva: $200,000 Dennis Siver: $50,000 ($25,000 win bonus) def. Matt […]