The UFC announced a partnership Thursday with online travel company Orbitz Worldwide in which UFC fans can book domestic and international travel from the UFC web site. From the UFC press release: Almost 42 percent of fans attending a live UFC event travel from another state or country. Thus, UFC officials saw a growing need […]
Koscheck interviewed on ESPN’s Sportscenter
Not to be outdone by GSP’s commercials, Josh Koscheck was interviewed by Linda Cohn on ESPN’s Sportscenter. Payout Perspective: Its good to see that ESPN is presenting MMA on par with other sports it covers. Koscheck didn’t try to oversell his fight and suppressed any villainous characteristics he may have displayed during TUF. The segment was similar to […]
ESPN commercial has GSP teaching mascots MMA
The latest in the mainstream popularity push for Georges St. Pierre has him starring in an ESPN commercial where he teaches college mascots “self defense training.” In addition to this video, he has an ESPN promo for Sportscenter where his office cubicle is a mini-octagon. Pretty funny. GSP is getting familiar with comedic videos as he did this […]
NSAC head Kizer responds to Rogan
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer responded to comments made by Joe Rogan after the controversial Nam Phan/Leonard Garcia decision. Kizer does not believe that there is a problem with NSAC officials and indicates that Rogan’s on air criticism was not warranted. After the decision, Rogan aired out his opinion of the judges’ decision: […]
TUF 12 Finale Fighter Salaries: Maia, Bonnar top earners
The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed its list of salaries from this past Saturday night’s TUF 12 Finale at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas. Via MMA Junkie: Jonathan Brookins: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Michael Johnson: $8,000 Stephan Bonnar: $62,000 ($31,000 win bonus) def. Igor Pokrajac: $10,000 Demian Maia: $80,000 ($40,000 […]