The Final Showdown in Albany? by Eric Tamiso Picture the world’s most famous arena, Madison Square Garden. Now picture it hosting a fight with 20,000 screaming fans, pugilists going toe to toe, and Mr. Buffer introducing them. Currently, there are only two ways of seeing this. Either in a boxing match, or in the new […]
SHINE Behind The Grind: MARKETING IS OUR MIDDLE NAME
Behind the Grind brings you into the world of Shine Fights making its debut with “Genesis” in Columbus, Ohio May 9th in the Celeste Center at the Ohio Expo Center. Issue # 2: MARKETING IS OUR MIDDLE NAME by Rhett Butler Guerrilla Warfare? You have to hit the streets and touch the people to continue […]
SHINE Behind The Grind: PROMOTION, PROMOTION, and PROMOTION!
Editor’s Note: MMAPayout will be taking a look at the process of bringing a new MMA promotion to market. Freelance writer Rhett Butler will be our guide in sharing the story of the birth of a fight company, Shine Fight Promotions. Shine Fights will debut with “Genesis” in Columbus, Ohio May 9th. Our series will […]
Lashley Signs to Fight for MFC on 5/15
One of the most dominating up-and-coming fighters in the world has signed on with the Maximum Fighting Championship. Former WWE star Bobby “The Dominator” Lashley will step into the MFC ring on Friday, May 15 at MFC 21: Hard Knocks live from the River Cree Resort and Casino and airing live throughout the United States, […]
GSP Announces Fan Logo Design Contest
Las Vegas, NV/Montreal, QC – Georges St-Pierre is rapidly becoming an international icon – not only is he one of the strongest, toughest, and most energizing athletes to grace the MMA Octagon, he is also a class act outside of it. Now Georges wants to take his brand to the same level that his athletic […]