Despite Dana White’s claim that Georges St. Pierre is more popular than Wayne Gretzky in Canada, a recent poll revealed otherwise. Via Sportsnet.ca: A Canadian Press-Harris Decima survey showed Gretzky outdistancing the mixed martial arts champion when respondents were asked to grade their opinion of Canadian celebrities. The national average was a grade of 7.29 […]
MMA shut out in two sports lists
Although growing in popularity, mixed martial arts is behind in the minds of mainstream sports. No MMA fighters were included in Businessweek’s Power List of 100 most powerful athletes. Also, a recent Harris poll asking sports fans of their favorite sports failed to register MMA in its list. Businessweek’s 2011 Power List of 100 which lists […]
UFC Fight for the Troops 2 peaks at 2.5 million viewers
Good4U Managing Director talks sponsorship deal with MFC
Banned by the UFC, Good4U sport and wellness beverages have entered into a sponsorship deal with Maximum Fighting Championships (MFC). MMA Payout had the opportunity to contact Good4U Managing Director Richard DeBanks about the deal. Via DeBanks: “We have signed a 3 fight deal with the Maximum Fighting Championship (mid – high 5 figures). There are […]
UFC announces mobile, internet tv deals in Japan
The UFC announced two Japanese media deals which will expand its reach to Japan. According to the UFC, the digital media distribution deals will enable significantly wider access to a range of UFC content to Japanese MMA fans. Via UFC press release: First, UFC® officials announced a deal with TV Bank Corp. which will provide an […]