In the last days of its existence, a report has surfaced indicating that Musclepharm, the WEC’s official supplement company, owed the WEC $375,000 in sponsorship fees. The WEC issued two invoices to MusclePharm for a total of $500,000, and while MusclePharm was only able to pay for half of the first one, they came up with none of […]
CBC report skeptical about MMA as White announces Toronto UFC event in April 2011
During last week’s lead-up to UFC 124, Dana White announced that the UFC would be heading to Toronto in April 2011. It will be the first event held in Ontario since MMA was legalized this year. Although the news created buzz within the MMA community, the CBC report on the announcement was tempered. Via Cagewriter: […]
WEC prepares for last event ever
Heading into the final week of its existence, the WEC has planned several events to promote its final card to be held at the Jobing.com Arena in Glendale, Arizona. In addition, Versus will once again have pre- and post-fight shows. Most of the pre-fight promotion has centered around Benson Henderson. Henderson, the WEC Lightweight Champion, […]
White not fan of vote for UFC 124 fight of the night
GSP v. Koscheck: T-Shirt Edition
Before they enter the octagon at UFC 124, pay attention to the walk out of Georges St. Pierre and Josh Koscheck as they will be wearing t-shirts of their respective sponsors: Affliction and Dethrone. The GSP shirt is touted as a limited edition Affliction shirt with only 500 made. With a price point of $57.99, […]