Xyience announced that Wanderlei Silva will be featured on collector cans of the energy drinks’ newest flavor: Xenergy Xtreme Frostberry Blast. The cans, featuring Silva’s image, comes out prior to his next fight at UFC 139 versus Cung Le. Via Xyience press release: “Silva has played an important role in shaping the sport of MMA […]
Vera gets sponsor deal with Toyo Tires
UFC sponsor Toyo Tires announced today that it has signed UFC vet Brandon “The Truth” Vera to a sponsorship deal. The deal includes wearing the Toyo Tires logo on his fight shorts at UFC 137 as well as out of octagon appearances. Via Toyo Tires press release: A member of Team Lloyd Irvin/ Alliance […]
Japan and Las Vegas UFC shows to air live on TV the same night
UFC on Versus 6 sets attendance, gate record for series
MMA Junkie reports that UFC on Versus 6 set both attendance and gate records for the UFC on Versus series. 9,380 attended the event at the Verizon Center in Washington, D.C. for a gate of $706,775. The previous highs for the Versus series occurred in March 2010 (gate $568,125) in Broomfield, Colorado which featured Jon […]