On Thursday of last week, Jason “Mayhem” Miller appeared on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon on NBC to promote The Ultimate Fighter. Miller showed no signs of nervousness in his short spot on the show. Via NBC (h/t Cage Potato): Payout Perspective: With Rampage and Jon Jones on Jimmy Kimmel last night, the late night […]
MusclePharm signs two year pact with the UFC
MusclePharm announced that it will be the official nutritional supplement company of the UFC. The partnership will give Musclepharm space in the Octagon, on the UFC website and its Twitter and Facebook pages. Via MusclePharm press release: With the partnership, MusclePharm will now have exclusive in-ring placement, including its trademark MP logo on the Octagon […]
Diaz reportedly losing seven figures due to no-shows
Dave Metzler’s Wrestling Observer (subscription required) reported this week that the rebooking of Nick Diaz out of the main event at UFC 137 likely cost the ex-Strikeforce champ to lose at least six figures due to the loss of his PPV cut. The Wrestling Observer states that Diaz would have been paid seven figures regardless […]
UFC Fight Night 25 gate, attendance and bonuses
Pavia sells agency to Paradigm
MMA Weekly reports that MMA agent Ken Pavia has sold his agency, MMA Agents, to Paradigm Sports Management. The transaction includes Pavia’s company and his stable of fighters. Pavia is moving on to become Vice President of Business Development at sports agency Takedown Entertainment. Via MMA Weekly: Speaking to MMAWeekly.com on Friday, Pavia confirmed that […]