UFC on Fuel TV 2 this afternoon (for those in the states) drew 15,428 fans and a record gate of $2.23 million. According to MMA Junkie, it ranked among the top five all-time UFC European shows of all time. The event took place at the Ericsson Globe Arena in Stockholm, Sweden. It set attendance and […]
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Miller signs multi-fight deal with TapouT
UFC lightweight contender Jim Miller has signed a multi-fight deal with TapouT and will sport the brand in the main event of his fight May 5th on UFC on Fox 3 according to his representatives. In addition, TapouT will donate a percentage of limited edition t-shirts to the Daniel James Miller Foundation – a charity […]
UFC lends support to International MMA Federation
The UFC announced Thursday that it is supporting the creation of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation. The agency will seek to provide MMA with unified rules, regulations and safety procedures with the eventual goal of having MMA as an Olympic sport. Via UFC press release: UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, who has helped […]
Oklahoma addresses state PPV tax
State Impact reports on the current status of MMA in Oklahoma. You may recall that Zuffa threatened litigation due to the state’s 4% tax on PPV purchasers within the state. ESPN’s Josh Gross reported early last week that Oklahoma was back in business and accepting MMA promoter applications. A little background on the subject via […]