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 […]
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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 […]
McGregor signs Bud Light sponsor deal
Conor McGregor has signed a deal with Bud Light according to the outspoken UFC Irish Featherweight. McGregor made the announcement via social media. I have inked a deal with @budlight. It is an honor to team up with this game changing brand as I too change the game. pic.twitter.com/2AdR2bBzpP — Conor McGregor (@TheNotoriousMMA) April 24, […]
Mousasi sues Fear the Fighter, Makdessi
MMA Junkie is reporting that UFC middleweight Gegard Mousasi has sued clothing company Fear the Fighter and its president UFC fighter John Makdessi for unpaid sponsorship pay. A source in the article indicates that Mousasi is owed over $25,000. The lawsuit is filed in Canada and while it has not been disclosed, one assumes that […]