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SBJ Profiles UFC’s Tom Wright

July 26, 2010 by Kelsey Philpott 2 Comments

This week’s Sports Business Journal uses its industry spotlight feature to profile the UFC’s new Director of Canadian Operations, Tom Wright. In trying to secure regulation and sanctioning in Canada, is there an order of provinces or some provinces that are top priority? No. 1 would be Ontario, where Toronto is located. We are working […]

MMAterial Facts 07/23/10: THQ Blames Competitor For Poor UFC Undisputed Sales

July 23, 2010 by MMAPayout Moderator 5 Comments

– THQ Blames Poor UFC Sales on Red Dead Redemption – The Lights Are on and Lesnar’s Home – World Title Muay Thai Fights to Broadcast on G4 on July 23rd – Pound for Pound: Another Banner Year for UFC? – CAMO Launches California State Tournament for Amateurs THQ Blames Poor UFC Sales on Red […]

UFC Serves Subpoenas to Streaming Websites

July 23, 2010 by Kelsey Philpott 8 Comments

In a press release today, the UFC announced it has served two subpoenas to popular streaming websites Justin.tv and Ustream.tv seeking the information of individuals responsible for illegally distributing Zuffa content on the internet. Las Vegas, NV (USA) – Zuffa, LLC, (“Zuffa”), the parent company of the Ultimate Fighting Championship® (UFC®), announced today that it […]

Silva, Evans Sign with MusclePharm

July 23, 2010 by Kelsey Philpott 6 Comments

Musclepharm has reached multi-fight sponsorship agreements with two of the UFC’s biggest stars in Anderson Silva and Rashad Evans. The company made the announcement at the end of June.

European Ultimate Fight Nights

July 22, 2010 by Kelsey Philpott 2 Comments

ESPN UK recently sat down with the UFC’s Managing Director in the UK, Marshall Zelaznik, and discussed his plans for the start of a European “Fight Night” series. “We’re working towards bringing together a series of UK and European Fight Nights. My hope is that, come October, we’ll be able to put some real heat […]