The Province of British Columbia recently passed Bill 50 which would establish a provincial athletic commissioner that would presumably make it easier for the sport of MMA to return to the province. Vancouver Attorney Jonathan Tweedale spoke to Showdown Joe Ferraro on Sportsnet 590 The Fan about Bill 50. More info on the interview here […]
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MFC signs deal with TSN
Maximum Fighting Championships has signed a one year deal with Canadian sports network, TSN according to the Edmonton Sun. The article reports that TSN approached MFC owner Mark Pavelich as the network wanted an MMA property for its network. TSN (The Sports Network) is Canada’s leading English language sports tv channel. It appears that MFC […]
MFC-Tapout Energy sign sponsorship deal
The MFC announced a sponsorship deal with Tapout Energy drinks. Terms of the deal were not disclosed although the MFC indicated that Tapout Energy would be prominently displayed during its next event October 7th. Via Mike Whitman at Sherdog.com: “The MFC has always taken great pride in being an organization that thrives on the support […]
MFC to air commercials during Super Bowl
While many of us are focusing on football today, those in Canada should keep an eye out for the MFC’s commercial during the Super Bowl. Via the MFC release: Fans in Northern Alberta can see the ad while watching the big game on CTV Edmonton. The spot features all the details about the upcoming card on Friday, […]
Good4U Managing Director talks sponsorship deal with MFC
Banned by the UFC, Good4U sport and wellness beverages have entered into a sponsorship deal with Maximum Fighting Championships (MFC). MMA Payout had the opportunity to contact Good4U Managing Director Richard DeBanks about the deal. Via DeBanks: “We have signed a 3 fight deal with the Maximum Fighting Championship (mid – high 5 figures). There are […]