Zuffa, LLC, the parent company of the UFC has sued Justin.tv for repeated illegal uploading of UFC PPV events on its web site. The UFC sent out a press release Friday afternoon notifying all of its lawsuit filed in the United States District Court of Nevada. From the UFC press release: The Justin.tv website enables anyone […]
GSP splits with agent Shari Spencer
Georges St. Pierre has split with his agent since 2007, Shari Spencer. A press release Thursday provided the news of the change in management and described the split as amicable. According to the press release, “They (GSP-Spencer) felt they had a different vision for the future of Georges’ career and it was best to remain close […]
Toyo Tires returns as official sponsor of the UFC
Safe Auto Insurance becomes official UFC sponsor
MMA Payout had the opportunity to talk to Safe Auto Insurance about its recent move to become an official sponsor for the UFC. Safe Auto Insurance is the only insurance company that is a sponsor of the UFC. As MMA Payout reported last year (here and here), Safe Auto Insurance began sponsoring fighters in late […]
UFC to live stream prelims on Facebook
The UFC will use its Facebook page to show two prelim fights for this Saturday’s UFC Fight for the Troops. Via UFC press release: By liking Facebook.com/UFC, fans will gain access to a live stream of the lightweight battle between Cody McKenzie (12-0) of The Ultimate Fighter® and veteran Yves Edwards (39-16-1), as well as […]