Xyience, the official energy drink of the UFC and the UFC have teamed up for a contest where fans will have the “Ultimate Access” for UFC 129. The winner will receive round-trip airfare, hotel accommodations, access to the Fan Expo, tickets to UFC 129 and the opportunity to attend a UFC 129 after party. In […]
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UFC thanks Feds for icing PPV pirates
The US Attorney of New York and the US Immigration Customs Enforcement (“ICE”) received a big thanks from the UFC in a press release on Wednesday as the agencies shut down 10 websites that allegedly live streamed sporting events and PPVs. Political news web site POLITICO reported the enforcement actions but did not mention the […]
Jones signs signature deal with K-Swiss, FORM
K-Swiss announced a multi-year endorsement deal with UFC light heavyweight contender Jon “Bones” Jones for K-Swiss and FORM Athletics. Jones’ deal includes collaborating with K-Swiss on a signature shoe. According to Jones’ agent, Malki Kawa, he is the first MMA star to have his own shoe. Via K-Swiss press release: The Jones deal with K·Swiss will […]
UFC to show Johnson fight on Facebook
MMA Weekly reports that the UFC will ask you to log on to your Facebook accounts again as it will show the Demetrious Johnson v. Kid Yamamoto fight this Saturday prior to UFC 126. The UFC gained over 60,000 “likes” from its Facebook live stream for UFC’s Fight for the Troops 2. According to Cagewriter, […]
Silva signs with sports marketing company 9ine
Anderson Silva has signed a long-term contract with San Paulo, Brazil-based sports marketing company, 9ine. The company, with offices in London and San Paulo, is co-owned by famous soccer player Ronaldo Fenômeno. 9ine is named after Ronaldo’s soccer number. It was created in anticipation of the burgeoning sports market in Brazil with the 2014 FIFA World […]