In a radio interview last week Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker denied being contacted by Bellator head Bjorn Rebney about the possibility of a cross-promotion fight card. Rebney claimed that he sent texts and tried to contact Coker. According to Bloody Elbow, Bellator’s PR representatives released texts between Rebney and Coker which contradicts Coker’s statement. MMA […]
UFC returns to Brazil in November 2011
Graciemag reports that the UFC will return to Brazil in November 2011. The event will be held in Rio de Janeiro. Via Graciemag: The venue, according to sources, will be the HSBC Arena, in Barra da Tijuca, where sporting events and concerts by bands like Green Day, Bob Dylan, and R.E.M. have performed in the […]
Politics not usual: UFC campaigns for Reid in Nevada
When the mid-term elections are held Tuesday, the UFC will be an interested party when voters hit the polls. The UFC gave a helping hand to Senator Harry Reid of Nevada as he attempts to defeat challenger Sharron Angle. Reid, a notable UFC fan, has received received help from Dana White, Chuck Liddell, Frank Mir and […]
Smooth on Ice: Henderson to appear at NHL game to promote last WEC bout
WEC lightweight champion Benson Henderson will make an appearance at Saturday night’s Tampa Bay Lightning versus Phoenix Coyotes NHL hockey game. According to a WEC press release (released prior to news of the UFC merger) he will drop the ceremonial pre-game puck as well as sign autographs. Many MMA fighters have made appearances at other […]
Pacquiao fight grabs mainstream exposure
While most of us watched UFC 121 last Saturday, HBO began another installment of its 24/7 series featuring Antonio Margarito and Manny Pacquiao. The three-part series chronicles the fight camps leading up to their fight on November 13th in Dallas. Sports Business Daily (subscription required) details the mainstream leadup: Pacquiao (will make an) appearance on the November cover […]