MMA Fighting reports on Dana White’s interview with Sports Illustrated on Tuesday where he indicated that women’s MMA will be heading to the UFC. The reason for the move is due to Strikeforce Women’s Champ Ronda Rousey. White was an opponent of women’s MMA in the UFC and affirmed his position when Zuffa purchased Strikeforce. […]
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UFC Gym heading to Long Island
The UFC is setting up shop in New York. But it’s not what we would like as the UFC is expanding its gym franchise to Long Island. Via UFC press release: UFC GYM® Long Island will join a multitude of other businesses in an expansive free-standing building. Its ‘Train Different’ approach offers an alternative to the […]
A look at the current UFC roster of sponsors
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) provided a rundown of official sponsors in a sports marketing and properties showcase. The UFC and WWE were both featured as the SBJ provided a list of its current sponsors. UFC Bud Light MetroPCS Dodge Harley Davidson U.S. Marines Ultimate Poker Xyience MusclePharm Corn Nuts EA TapouT Ubisoft Ryu […]
Canada to host 5 events, TUF in 2013
MMA Mania reports that the UFC will have 5 events in Canada next year and likely a TUF series. The announcement should capitalize on the massive fan output from fans to the north. The announcement improves Canadian events by 2. This will be the third visit to Canada this year as Edmonton Calgary saw Faber-Barao in […]
UFC on FX 5 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for UFC on FX 5. Notably, the payroll exceeded the official gate for the event. Via MMA Junkie: Antonio Silva: $70,000 (no win bonus) def. Travis Browne: $20,000 Jake Ellenberger: $84,0000 (includes $42,000 win bonus) def. Jay Hieron: $12,000 John Dodson: $30,000 (includes $15,000 win bonus) def. Jussier Formiga: $9,000 […]