Inside MMA has the scoop with Diaz manager Cesar Gracie who indicates that a fight with Fernando Vargas is signed. Does this mean that the Strikeforce welterweight champ is retiring from MMA? In his post-fight interviews from Saturday, Diaz talked about not getting paid enough, overworked, over-trained and possibly being suspended. The release of Strikeforce […]
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Clothing brands raise funds for Japan
Tokyo Five clothing brand announced efforts to raise funds for the emergency relief efforts in Japan. In addition, VXRSI and MiddleEasy.com are offering t-shirts with proceeds going to help Japan. Via Tokyo Five press release: NEW YORK, NY, April 12, 2011 (FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE) – Contributing to the emergency relief effort in Japan, Tokyo Five […]
MusclePharm to be Featured During Strikeforce: Diaz vs. Daley on Showtime
MusclePharm announced earlier today that they will be prominently featured during the Strikeforce: Diaz vs Daley event airing on Showtime Saturday night. From the press release: MusclePharm Corporation, a Nevada corporation (“MusclePharm” or the “Company”) MSLP, an expanding U.S. healthy lifestyle company, is pleased to announce that it will be prominently featured during Saturday’s Strikeforce: […]
Wenk leaves UFC to start own firm, rep Jones, Evans
Former UFC PR head, Jennifer Wenk, has opened her own PR firm and in conjunction with MMA sports agency Authentic Sports Management will represent the likes of Jon Jones and Rashard Evans. Wenk spent the last six years in charge of Public Relations for the UFC. Via Authentic Sports Management press release: “I am honored […]
Bud Light renews sponsorship deal with UFC
The UFC announced that beer sponsor Bud Light has renewed its sponsorship with the UFC to remain the official beer of the UFC. The multi-year agreement will keep Bud Light in the center of the Octagon at UFC events. Via UFC press release: Bud Light’s sponsorship renewal with Zuffa, LLC, owner of the UFC brand, […]