MMA Junkie reports that 8,311 fans attended Saturday night’s Strikeforce event for a gate of $638,470. The event took place at the Sears Centre Arena outside of Chicago. Via MMA Junkie: This year’s Chicago-area show featured a heavyweight headliner between MMA legends Dan Henderson and Emelianenko. Thanks largely to that super-fight, most tickets were sold […]
Evans appears on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon
Rashad Evans appeared on NBC’s Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Friday night to promote next week’s showdown with Tito Ortiz. Unlike most athletes, Evans was personable and seemed genuinely comfortable trading barbs with Fallon. Despite an awkward impromptu karaoke spot, Evans rolled with Fallon’s schtick and provided some great impressions of his mom and Randy […]
Franklin stars in Boost Mobile Commercial
Rich Franklin is featured in a Boost Mobile commercial entitled, “Bring a UFC Fighter to Work.” Guess who plays the UFC Fighter. http://youtu.be/XKsiAw77D8w (H/t: MMA Mania) Payout Perspective: I must admit that I had hoped Franklin would show more acting prowess in the commercial. Franklin actually starred in a movie with Tiffani Thiessen called “Cyborg […]
Anderson Silva signs endorsement deal with Burger King
MMA Mania reports that Anderson Silva has signed a sponsorship deal with Burger King to represent the Whopper-maker in Brazil. We will likely see the BK on Silva at UFC Rio next month. Via web site Esporte.uol through MMA Mania: Anderson has a great identity with the brand, is an idol of many audiences, especially […]
UFC Gym heading to Torrance, California
The UFC announced the opening of a UFC Gym in Torrance, California set to open in early 2012. This will be the fourth UFC gym in the state with the others in Concord, Rosemead and Corona, California. Via UFC press release: At over 40,000 square-feet, UFC Gym Torrance will feature all of the amenities seen […]