The UFC and Jobbi.com are offering ordinary people the opportunity to apply online to be a UFC fighter. Jobbi.com is a job search web site that has been a UFC sponsor since the fall of 2010. Via UFC web site: With thousands of fighters applying annually to the UFC for the opportunity to fight in […]
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UFC introduces UFCLatino.com
The UFC announced the launch of its UFCLatino.com web site which will cater to its Spanish speaking fans. Via press release: The site will cater to the culture of the blossoming audience of Hispanic fans who are drawn to the UFC’s fast-paced, exciting action. What’s more, the site will include news, video and special content […]
More Details Behind Zuffa-Strikeforce Purchase
Dave Meltzer over at F4WOnline.com is reporting some interesting details behind the Zuffa-Strikeforce purchase, which details why the UFC broke the news that Saturday morning and some info behind the bidders and the acquisition timetable. On F4WOnline’s latest newsletter (subscription), some more notes regarding the deal between Sports Valley Sports and Entertainment and Zuffa were […]
Limited edition GSP figure at UFC 129 expo
Canadian based collectible figure company, Round 5, announced the release of a limited edition Georges St. Pierre figure available only at the UFC 129 Fan Expo in Toronto. In addition, it is offering purchasers the opportunity to have their own likeness on a Round 5 figurine. Via Round 5 press release: Markham, ON (April 25, […]
UFC Primetime on ESPN2 ratings: 144,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that ratings for the unannounced UFC Primetime episodes last Wednesday drew an average audience of 144,000 viewers. Via MMA Junkie: The debut episode of “UFC Primetime” scored 610,000 viewers on Spike TV. In addition to ESPN2, replays have aired on ION Television, Fuel TV and Versus. Payout Perspective: There is no word […]