MMA lifestyle apparel brand Affliction Clothing is set to open a 5,000 square foot retail location at its world headquarters in Seal Beach, California. According to a press release, the SoCal location is holding a grand opening June 4th. This will be the 10th Affliction Clothing store. Via Affliction’s press release: Consistent with Affliction’s attention to […]
NY senate passes bill to legalize MMA
On Monday, legislators in the New York state senate passed a bill (42-18) which would legalize MMA in New York. The bill must get through a final Assembly floor vote for the proposed legislation to become law according to a UFC press release. The release provided by the UFC’s public affairs firm stressed the economic […]
Bellator 45: 264,000 viewers
Coming off of last week’s highest rated showing on MTV2, Bellator 45 scored a strong 264,000 viewers this past Saturday. The show received season-high ratings in Men 18-34 (0.4) and Men 18-49 (0.33) according to an email received by MMA Payout from MTV2. According to the email from MTV2, the telecast peaked at 360,000 viewers at 9:30 […]
Edge Shaving Gel becomes UFC sponsor in July
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reports that Edge Shaving Gel will become a sponsor of the UFC starting in July. The sponsorship includes endorsement deals for five UFC fighters. The Journal writes that financial terms were not announced. Edge is familiar with the UFC as it is a sponsor of The Ultimate Fighter although […]
Judges have monitor option at UFC 130
UFC judges will have a little more help this Saturday when it comes to scoring UFC 130. ESPN reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted the UFC’s request to have montiors at ringside for each judge. The judge will have the option to use the monitors to witness action that may not be readily […]