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 […]
UFC 127 prelims: airing on ION and Facebook
MMA Junkie reports that prelims for UFC 127 will air on ION television as well as stream live on the UFC’s Facebook page. Two fights will stream on Facebook and then three more will air on ION. Via MMA Junkie: UFC officials recently announced that two bouts from this weekend’s event stream on Facebook (8 […]
Sponsorship Spotlight: XBox 360
MMA Payout had the opportunity to contact Mary Renouf of the Global Brand Marketing department of XBox for a Q&A about its recent sponsorship of Demetrious “Mighty Mouse” Johnson at UFC 126. Johnson defeated Kid Yamamoto in the second match ever aired on UFC’s Facebook page. MP: How did you decide to sponsor Demetrious Johnson? […]
MMA documentary set to debut at film festival
A new documentary, Fightville, focusing on mixed martial arts will appear at the South by Southwest Film Festival in Austin, Texas on March 12th. Via Press Release: For those looking for a sign that MMA is crossing over to the mainstream, the New York Times recently reported that of the 1,792 feature films submitted to […]