MMA Payout had the opportunity to catch up with Nick Swinmurn, founder of clothing brand Dethrone Royalty. He clarified rumors that the clothing brand may be in trouble. MP: Is there any truth to internet rumors that Dethrone is in financial trouble? Any idea where the rumors may have started? Dethrone: Definitely no truth to […]
OC Promoter promoting four events in 48 hours
Roy Englebrecht of Fight Club OC will be promoting four events in 48 hours this weekend in Southern California. He will be doing two shows Thursday, one on Friday and another Saturday. Via Fight Club OC press release: This marathon run of shows begins on Thursday, May 19th with two, yes, two shows on the […]
Round 5 signs licensing agreement with Bruce Lee Enterprises
Round 5 collectibles announced today that it has signed an exclusive global licensing agreement with Bruce Lee Enterprises to produce Bruce Lee-themed collectibles, toys and games until 2015. Via Round 5 press release: “We are honored to be working with a brand with such a storied legacy as Bruce Lee,” Lau said. “We feel that […]
Bellator 44: 325,000 viewers
This past Saturday’s Bellator 44 on MTV2 drew the largest audience of its season with 325,000 viewers tuning in. The telecast also delivered the network’s highest M18-49 rating in the time period according to an email sent by MTV2. Bellator 44’s strong showing was up 90% in P18-49, 23% in M18-34 and 77% in overall […]
UFC Gym opens in Corona, Hawaii Next
MMA Weekly reports that the UFC and BJ Penn will partner to open a UFC Gym in Waikiki, Hawaii. The official announcement was made during the grand opening of the third UFC Gym in Corona, California. Via MMA Weekly: With Penn’s name attached to this new gym, one can only wonder if more fighters will […]