UFC Heavyweight Frank Mir has signed a sponsorship deal with UFC’s official energy drink maker Xyience. Mir will be a brand ambassador for Xyience through 2012. Via Xyience press release: Like XYIENCE, Mir is based in Las Vegas and will be a key component of the brand’s marketing initiatives throughout the Southwest and Rocky Mountain […]
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UFC 135 Prelims: 1.6 million viewers
Spike TV to air Cain-JDS marathon opposite UFC on Fox 1
MMA Junkie reports that Spike TV will air a Junior dos Santos-Cain Velasquez marathon opposite UFC on Fox 1 on Saturday, November 12th. The counter-programming efforts by Spike is another sign of the unhappy ending between the network and the UFC. Via MMA Junkie: On Nov. 12, Spike TV will air a “UFC Unleashed” marathon […]
UFC 135: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. In the main event, Jon Jones defeated Quentin “Rampage” Jackson to retain the Light Heavyweight title. Jones stops Rampage Jon Jones handled Rampage Jackson to retain his Light Heavyweight title. Its becoming apparent that Jones’ length is his greatest attribute. Jackson looked motivated, in shape and had the […]
Alistair Overeem leaves Golden Glory
MMA Fighting reports that Alistair Overeem has left the managing stable of Golden Glory. Overeem’s decision to leave was due to “a breach of trust.” Via MMA Fighting: With Overeem only stating that “a breach of trust” was the reason for his departure, details behind the split are up for speculation and many people may […]