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, […]
UFC and Orbitz partner for travel service on UFC.com
The UFC announced a partnership Thursday with online travel company Orbitz Worldwide in which UFC fans can book domestic and international travel from the UFC web site. From the UFC press release: Almost 42 percent of fans attending a live UFC event travel from another state or country. Thus, UFC officials saw a growing need […]