MMA Junkie reports that Spike TV will counterprogram FX’s The Ultimate Fighter debut on September 14th with a Roy Nelson marathon. The programming on Spike will include Nelson’s fight with Kimbo Slice during TUF 10. While the Big Country marathon begins on Spike TV at 8pm ET/PT, TUF on FX starts with a 2 hour […]
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Despite UFC 151, Xyience event a success
Despite the loss of UFC 151, sponsor Xyience held its Xenart event in Las Vegas on Friday, August 31st. The event was well attended and winners for the Xenart contest were announced. According to Xyience spokesperson, Stephanie Forte, there were well over 200 people at the event held at the Amanda Harris Gallery of Contemporary […]
UFC partners with recording artist for music video
MMA Junkie reports of a rather unique partnership between the UFC and Canadian electronic-music guru Deadmau5, Joel Zimmerman. The UFC has loaned its brand for Deadmau5’s music video, “Professional Griefers” in what the UFC sees as part of its growth plan. UFC’s Chief Marketing Officer, Bryan Johnson, stated that the partnership was “a natural fit.” […]
Pacquiao/UFC will likely share December 8th
The LA Times reports that Manny Pacquiao will likely set Saturday, December 8th for his next fight. Although no opponent has been picked, the date coincides with the big UFC on Fox card the same night. Pacquiao is rumored to face either Juan Manuel Marquez or Timothy Bradley on December 8. Pacquiao was originally scheduled […]
Edgar v. Aldo set for UFC 153
MMA Junkie (via USA Today) reports that Frankie Edgar will replace injured Erik Koch and face Featherweight Jose Aldo. It will be Edgar’s first appearance at Featherweight and he gets the title shot against Aldo in Brazil. Koch had to pull out due to an undisclosed injury. Yet again, another injury close to an event. […]