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UFC lends support to International MMA Federation

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The UFC announced Thursday that it is supporting the creation of the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation.  The agency will seek to provide MMA with unified rules, regulations and safety procedures with the eventual goal of having MMA as an Olympic sport. Via UFC press release: UFC Chairman and CEO Lorenzo Fertitta, who has helped […]

Oklahoma addresses state PPV tax

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State Impact reports on the current status of MMA in Oklahoma.  You may recall that Zuffa threatened litigation due to the state’s 4% tax on PPV purchasers within the state. ESPN’s Josh Gross reported early last week that Oklahoma was back in business and accepting MMA promoter applications. A little background on the subject via […]

TUF Live Ep. 5: 947,000 viewers

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It was not a good Friday for TUF Live last Friday as the series scored its lowest ratings ever with 947,000 viewers.  Its the first time the series has dipped below a million average. It was not a good night for the rest of the UFC programming either as the first episode of UFC Primetime: […]

Toyo Tires reups with the UFC

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Toyo Tires announced yesterday that it would return as the official Tire sponsor of the UFC. Its logo will be present during 6 UFC PPVs this year as well as other events on FX and Fuel. Via press release: As the Official Tire of the UFC, Toyo Tires will also have an increased presence on […]

UFC agrees to TV deal in India

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The UFC and Multi Screen Media announced a four year deal to broadcast UFC programming in India.  Multi Screen Media is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television and its new sports channel, SIX, will air UFC events, taped special and fights from the UFC library. Via UFC press release: “When we went to India over […]