Anthony “Showtime” Pettis is one of several athletes vying for the cover of a Wheaties box. Announced a couple days ago, the Wheaties sponsorship includes this campaign which will have Pettis asking fans to vote for him. Via Wheaties press release: For the first time in the 80-year history of the brand, Wheaties will offer […]
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Gate for UFC 175 estimated to hit $5M
Sonnen remains on Metamoris 4 card
Metamoris has issued a statement concerning Chael Sonnen. Despite failing two drug tests, the organization will allow him to remain in his match against Andre Galvao. We are not cutting Chael Sonnen from the Metamoris 4 card on August 9th. Why not? Because we don’t currently test for PED’s and we are not an MMA […]
Showtime signs on with Reebok
MMA Junkie reports that Anthony Pettis has signed a sponsorship deal with Reebok. The deal will include Pettis promoting the company’s new running shoe, Zjet. Showtime was picked as a Reebok guy due to his “…explosive speed, and bold confident style,” told Reebok executive John Lynch to MMA Junkie. Via MMA Junkie: “For our newest […]
Ticket demand for UFC 175 most expensive this year
UFC 175 is set to be the most expensive ticket for the UFC this year according to SeatGeek, a search engine ticket finder. This weekend’s event from the MGM Grand is the 7th most expensive UFC event since 2010. For those wondering, the most expensive event since 2010 has been UFC 167 which featured Georges […]