MMA Fighting reports on an upcoming meeting among UFC fight managers to discuss the business of the sport in light of the upcoming changes to the company’s sponsorship policy. With the release of the Reebok pay tiers, it’s clear that managers and their fighters are concerned. The meeting will occur before UFC 187 which takes place […]
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Coker comments on UFC-Reebok sponsor policy
In an interview with MMA Fighting, Scott Coker indicates that Bellator has been contacted by multiple UFC fighters and managers about its sponsorship policy in light of the revealed pay structure under the new UFC-Reebok deal. He also talked about Bellator business. The Q&A with Luke Thomas hit all of the salient points although Coker […]
Perfect Tan not perfect sponsor for UFC
Sam Alvey and his tanning sponsor, Perfect Tan, will no longer be able to work around the UFC’s sponsor rules according to the organization. UFC exec Tom Wright indicated that Alvey’s “#PerfectTan” that he had spray-tanned on his chest this past Saturday at UFC Fight Night 65 was against the UFC’s sponsor rules. Wright stated […]
UFC reveals Reebok pay structure to its fighters
The UFC has issued its pay structure for its Reebok sponsorship deal which goes into effect in July. UFC fighter Cody Gibson tweeted a photo of what appears to be a letter with the pay structure listed. The lowest tier for fighters with 1-5 fights is $2,500. The next tier for fighters with 6-10 fights […]
Tecate offers up to $50 rebate for May-Pac
ESPN’s Dan Rafael reports that Tecate is offering a $50 rebate off of this Saturday’s Mayweather-Pacquiao PPV. The rebate will cut in half the suggested PPV price for purchasing the fight in high definition. Tecate paid an astronomical $5.6 million for the rights to sponsor the fight. Corona, which had been a Mayweather sponsor, bid […]