Rampage Jackson makes a surprising appearance in one of the latest Nike commercials entitled the “Human Chain” alongside other Nike athletes including Maria Sharapova and Lance Armstrong. Human Chain from NikeSportswear on Vimeo. Payout Perspective: Nike has traditionally been very selective of the athletes it chooses to associate with, so it’s somewhat surprising to see […]
Mousasi Leaves M-1 Global Management
Loretta Hunt over at Sherdog is reporting that Gegard Mousasi has split with his management team, M-1 Global, and has already secured new representation. “After careful consideration, I have decided that it is in my best interest to part ways with M-1 Global,” Mousasi wrote in the e-mail. “During the time I spent under their […]
Dementia Pugilistica & MMA
Matt Pitt over at Sherdog writes on the topic of Dementia Pugilistica in contact sports like MMA, boxing, and football, which is a continuation of the discussion we’ve had here at MMAPayout.com regarding the perceived safety of the sport: It is true that there is compelling evidence that MMA is safer than boxing. But “safer” […]
UFC and Kerasotes Sign Theatre Agreement
The Kerasotes Showplace Theatres chain is now advertising UFC 111 in the “Coming Soon” segment of its website, signalling the beginning of a four-fight agreement with the UFC to show fights across its many theatres in the US. Payout Perspective: The success of Mayweather-Marquez in theatres last September was enough impetus for the UFC to […]
Xyience Signs Endorsement Deal with Dan Hardy
Xyience has announced the addition of UFC welterweight Dan Hardy to its growing stable of brand ambassadors; most of whom are other UFC fighters. XYIENCE Signs Endorsement Deal with UFC Fighter Dan “The Outlaw” Hardy LAS VEGAS (February 10, 2010) XYIENCE, the official energy drink of the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) announces that […]