The UFC announced a new sponsorship and new category with New Amsterdam’s ‘Wildcard’ becoming the Official Ready to Drink Vodka of the UFC. The move also may give the company an opening to become the Official Vodka of the UFC as the Nemiroff deal with the UFC is over. The ‘ready to drink’ category is […]
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UFC makes Poirier’s Louisiana Style Official Hot Sauce of company
The UFC and former lightweight champion Dustin Poirier announced a multi-year marketing partnership for Poirier’s hot sauce, Poirier’s Louisiana Style, which will be the Official Hot Sauce of the UFC. Poirier’s hot sauce, which he has prominently displayed during previous UFC Embeddeds when he fights will now be in UFC branded content on its social […]
UFC reups with sponsor Battle Motors, expands marketing
The Sports Business Journal reports that UFC sponsor Battle Motors has renewed its sponsorship with the promotion and expanded its deal with the company. Battle Motors now becomes the first-ever Official Electric Commercial Truck of the UFC. The deal is for another two years from the original two-year agreement. It also includes another two-year option. […]
UFC fight under investigation due to betting issues
ESPN reports that a fight this past Saturday is under investigation for betting irregularities. The fight between Darrick Minner and Shayilan Nuerdanbieke is being investigated after several sportsbooks in multiple states reported suspicious wagering. U.S. Integrity, a betting integrity firm which investigates suspicious betting activity, is investigating the fight. According to ESPN, heavy money came […]
UFC Fight Night 214 bonuses
UFC Fight Night 214 took place Saturday afternoon at The Apex in Las Vegas. The company handed out 4 bonuses. Tamires Vidal earned her first bonus in her debut with the UFC. The Brazilian ended her bout with Ramona Pascual in the very first round with a vicious knee to the midsection. Polyana Viana earned […]