The latest UFC public relations efforts to sway approval for legalized mixed martial arts in New York came at a press conference on Thursday. The UFC introduced an economic impact study which indicated that two UFC events in New York in the first year of regulation would garner the state $23 million dollars. UFC president Dana […]
Volkmann put on admin leave from H.S. coaching job
Jacob Volkmann’s infamous post-fight interview is still making news. MMA Fighting reports Volkmann was put on administrative leave at his job as an assistant hig school wrestling coach. Via MMA Fighting: “We are conducting an investigation and he’s been placed on paid administrative leave while we’re investigating,” Chris Picha, Director of Personnel at White Bear Lake HS […]
Milwaukee to honor Showtime Pettis
The UFC announced that on Thursday lightweight contender, Anthony “Showtime” Pettis, will receive an official proclamation by the city of Milwaukee. The Mayor of Milwaukee will be on hand to give the official proclamation to Pettis. Via UFC press release: “…his work in the community, have earned the 23-year-old an official proclamation from his hometown of the […]
UFC presses on with PR presence in NY
Dana White and the president of Madison Square Garden Sports will appear together at a press conference this Thursday to lobby for the legalization of MMA in New York. This week’s Sports Business Journal reports on another high profile attempt for the UFC to garner momentum for the right to fight in New York. In this instance, the press […]
2011 UFC PPVs in rebuilding year?
Before we dive into 2011, we take a look back at buy rates for PPVs for the UFC. Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer (subscription required) had an excellent analysis of the year in UFC PPVs. According to the Wrestling Observer, the UFC did an estimated 8,970,000 buys for its 15 shows during the year […]