This past Monday, Dan Henderson has sued Matt Lindland for the rights to the name of Team Quest. The lawsuit filed in California claims copyright and trademark infringement against Lindland over the Team Quest mark. Via Cage Potato: The dispute centers on ownership and rights to the Team Quest name. Henderson was at one point […]
Lesnar book out May 24th
MMA Junkie reports that Brock Lesnar’s autobiography is due out May 24th. The former UFC champ and current TUF coach wrote the book with Paul Heyman. Via MMA Junkie: Although notoriously closed-guarded and rarely one to seek out publicity, Lesnar promises to speak openly about his pro-sports career and life outside of competition. The 208-page […]
UFC 129: $40 million economic impact for Toronto
Dana White predicts a $40 million economic impact for Toronto as a result of UFC 129. White also stated in a conference call Tuesday that UFC 129 could bring $1.5 million in revenue to the city from ticket taxes alone. In addition, the UFC has sold $11 million in tickets for the event Via Rogers […]
Strikeforce offers Ring Girl contest on Facebook
The UFC is not the only MMA organization using a promotion on Facebook to attract fans. In lieu of its March 5thevent in Columbus, Ohio, Strikeforce is using its Facebook page to conduct a contest for young women who aspire to be a Strikeforce Ring Girl. Facebook users that “Like” the Strikeforce fan page can […]
First international TUF likely in Philippines this year
MMA Weekly reports that the ongoing UFC reality show, The Ultimate Fighter, will have its first international show in 2011, likely in the Philippines. Dana White made this announcement during a conference call Tuesday. Via MMA Weekly: “This year,” White confirmed about when an international “Ultimate Fighter” will debut. “I’m pretty sure the first one’s probably […]