MMA Fighting reports that Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos is close to signing a sponsorship deal with Nike. The deal could mean JDS will sport the swoosh in time for his big fight with Cain Velasquez in December. Terms of the deal are unknown at this point for JDS but if the deal goes through […]
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MetroPCS asks fans to vote for its next sponsored athlete
MetroPCS is asking its fans to choose its next sponsored fighters. Frankie Edgar tweeted out the contest to his followers. We’re looking for our newest teammate on @metropcs @ufc #TeamMetro. We want our fans todecide: is.gd/5S3UqN — Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 29, 2012 Brian Stann, Anthony Pettis, Urijah Faber and Carlos Condit are the choices […]
A look at the current UFC roster of sponsors
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) provided a rundown of official sponsors in a sports marketing and properties showcase. The UFC and WWE were both featured as the SBJ provided a list of its current sponsors. UFC Bud Light MetroPCS Dodge Harley Davidson U.S. Marines Ultimate Poker Xyience MusclePharm Corn Nuts EA TapouT Ubisoft Ryu […]
UFC 153: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective from the HSBC Arena in Rio di Janeiro Brazil. In the main event, Anderson Silva met Stephan Bonnar in a 3 round fight at 205 pounds. We describe the top three matches in Haiku (5-7-5). Silva defeats Bonnar Silva clowns in cage. Big knee to gut of Bonnar […]