Fight Club OC, a Southern California promotion featuring boxing and MMA opened up to a successful night of fights last Thursday. Promoter Roy Englebrecht reported a sellout of 1,568 fans, a gate of $60,000 and all 10 luxury suites were sold. As MMA Payout reported in December, local SoCal promoter Englebrecht moved his successful promotion […]
UFC 127 attendance: 18,186 fans; $3.5 million gate
MMA Junkie reports that attendance figures show that UFC 127 drew 18,186 fans for a gate of $3.5 million. UFC exec Marshall Zelaznik made the announcement at the post-UFC 127 press conference. Via MMA Junkie: The numbers marked a significant increase over the $2.5 million reported gate generated by the 17,831 attendees to the UFC’s […]
NSAC cuts out of competition drug testing
MMA Junkie reports that due to budget cuts, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has eliminated out of competition drug testing. This type of drug testing is thought to be a strong deterrent to performance enhancing drugs in pro competition. Via MMA Junkie: With state governments around the country tightening their belts amid a widening recession, […]
Yankee uses MMA to get into shape for spring training
WSJ reports that new Yankee Catcher Russell Martin utilized mixed martial arts training to get into shape for spring training. Martin, a native of Montreal, used GSP’s gym to help him get into shape for baseball. Via WSJ: …Martin went over to the gym where Mr. St. Pierre trains, and sought out his world-renowned trainer, […]
Connecticut considering bill to legalize MMA
The Hartford Courant reports that lawmakers are considering the introduction of a bill that would sanction mixed martial arts. Via the Hartford Courant: State Sen. Joan Hartley, a Democrat from Waterbury who co-chairs the public safety committee, asked at a hearing Tuesday how MMA differed from the professional wrestling shows staged by the Connecticut-based World Wrestling […]