Long-time UFC sponsor Toyo Tires announced that it has signed a multi-year extension with the UFC. The Cypress, California company will continue to be the “Official Tire of UFC.” In a press release sent out on Tuesday, the company stated that it would continue to have a presence inside the Octagon during “select events on […]
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DraftKings decides not to renew UFC sponsorship
The Legal Sports Reports states that fantasy sports operator Draft Kings has not renewed its sponsorship deal with the UFC. It appears that the deal expired at the end of 2015 according to the report. The sponsorship deal could be renewed at any time but a DraftKings representative gave a rather neutral statement about its […]
Sterling chooses to re-sign with the UFC
Aljamain Sterling announced that he is re-signing with the UFC. The bantamweight was a free agent after his fight this past December and while there was much speculation about where he would sign he has decided to remain in the UFC. Sterling made the announcement on The MMA Hour. He said that he got a […]
K-1 Global claims ownership of video library licensed by Glory to UFC Fight Pass
Kickboxing organization K-1 Global issued a response Monday morning in reaction to the announcement by UFC Fight Pass that the over the top digital platform will air Glory. It appears that the K-1 may take issue with the ownership of its events. In an email from its press office, K-1 made it known that it […]
Rousey gets one of covers for SI’s swimsuit issue
Ronda Rousey will be one of three models to be on three separate covers of the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Rousey will be on the cover of the magazine along with Ashley Graham and Hailey Clauson. The reveal of the covers came Saturday night on Sports Illustrated Swimsuit 2016 Revealed which aired on TNT […]