The UFC announced that it is adding grappling matches to the UFC 129 Expo in Toronto. UFC fighter Diego Sanchez will be featured in a match against number-one ranked Canadian grappler Andrew McInnes. Via press release: Diego “The Dream” Sanchez is already a force in the UFC® welterweight division and has his sights set on […]
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Company offers “Cage Name” via phone app
A pair of Toronto MMA enthusiasts have developed an iPhone app generating possible MMA names for its users. Similar to the Jersey Shore nickname generator developed a couple years ago, the app is aims to be an entertaining app for MMA fans. Via press release: Toronto, ON (April 14, 2011) – Fans and wannabe fighters can […]
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: […]
Its official: UFC purchases Strikeforce
The UFC acquisition of Strikeforce was offically announced this morning after Saturday’s surprising announcement. Via Zuffa press release: Forza, LLC, a subsidiary of Zuffa, LLC, which owns the Ultimate Fighting Championship® brand, announced today that it has purchased the assets of Explosion Entertainment, LLC dba Strikeforce®. Under the terms of the deal, all Strikeforce fighter […]