The UFC ranked second to the NFL in terms of lobbying expenses of sports organizations for 2012. The UFC spent $620,000 last year in lobbying efforts which mostly relate to anti-piracy laws and educating legislators on MMA. According to MMA Junkie (via OpenSecrets.org), the UFC spent $620,000 which would be a 51% increase from 2011. […]
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Silva-Weidman II set for December 28th
MMA Junkie reports that the anticipated Anderson Silva rematch versus Chris Weidman will take place on December 28th with Ronda Rousey versus Miesha Tate as the co-main event. Dana White made the announcement on ESPN’s Sportscenter. Although White threw out the idea that Silva-Weidman II should happen at Cowboys Stadium. The idea of having it […]
Can UFC end decline in Toronto gates with UFC 165?
Morgan Campbell of The Toronto Star reports on the economic future of the UFC in Canada at the recent press conference held in the city hyping the upcoming Jon Jones-Alexsander Gustaffson fight taking place at UFC 165 in September. Campbell highlighted the fact that the last three cards held in Toronto have seen declining gates. […]
White wants Cowboys Stadium for Silva-Weidman II
In an interview with the NY Post, Dana White indicated that the he is thinking that the Silva v. Weidman rematch should take place at Cowboys Stadium in Texas. While the Super Bowl weekend 2014 in New Jersey was thought to be the frontrunner, it appears that White may want a bigger show. White told […]