The UFC announced the start of the Octagon Nation tour set to tour the U.S. this summer. The tour will travel via an 18 wheel truck and visit many of the summer festivals as well as many of the major U.S. cities. Via UFC press release: Utilizing a new, fully-customized 18-wheeler truck and two Octagon-sized […]
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TUF 13 Episode 9: 1 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that this week’s TUF reached an tied this season’s low in ratings with 1 million viewers. Episode 9 scored an overall household rating of 0.9, as well as 1.0 among men 18-49 and a 0.9 among men 18-34. Episode 9 ties for the lowest ratings of the season as Episode 7 also had a lowly 1 million […]
NY senate passes bill to legalize MMA
On Monday, legislators in the New York state senate passed a bill (42-18) which would legalize MMA in New York. The bill must get through a final Assembly floor vote for the proposed legislation to become law according to a UFC press release. The release provided by the UFC’s public affairs firm stressed the economic […]
Edge Shaving Gel becomes UFC sponsor in July
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reports that Edge Shaving Gel will become a sponsor of the UFC starting in July. The sponsorship includes endorsement deals for five UFC fighters. The Journal writes that financial terms were not announced. Edge is familiar with the UFC as it is a sponsor of The Ultimate Fighter although […]
Judges have monitor option at UFC 130
UFC judges will have a little more help this Saturday when it comes to scoring UFC 130. ESPN reports that the Nevada State Athletic Commission has granted the UFC’s request to have montiors at ringside for each judge. The judge will have the option to use the monitors to witness action that may not be readily […]