MMA Junkie reports that attendance figures show that UFC 127 drew 18,186 fans for a gate of $3.5 million. UFC exec Marshall Zelaznik made the announcement at the post-UFC 127 press conference. Via MMA Junkie: The numbers marked a significant increase over the $2.5 million reported gate generated by the 17,831 attendees to the UFC’s […]
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Yankee uses MMA to get into shape for spring training
WSJ reports that new Yankee Catcher Russell Martin utilized mixed martial arts training to get into shape for spring training. Martin, a native of Montreal, used GSP’s gym to help him get into shape for baseball. Via WSJ: …Martin went over to the gym where Mr. St. Pierre trains, and sought out his world-renowned trainer, […]
Connecticut considering bill to legalize MMA
The Hartford Courant reports that lawmakers are considering the introduction of a bill that would sanction mixed martial arts. Via the Hartford Courant: State Sen. Joan Hartley, a Democrat from Waterbury who co-chairs the public safety committee, asked at a hearing Tuesday how MMA differed from the professional wrestling shows staged by the Connecticut-based World Wrestling […]
UFC 127 prelims: airing on ION and Facebook
MMA Junkie reports that prelims for UFC 127 will air on ION television as well as stream live on the UFC’s Facebook page. Two fights will stream on Facebook and then three more will air on ION. Via MMA Junkie: UFC officials recently announced that two bouts from this weekend’s event stream on Facebook (8 […]
UFC 129: $40 million economic impact for Toronto
Dana White predicts a $40 million economic impact for Toronto as a result of UFC 129. White also stated in a conference call Tuesday that UFC 129 could bring $1.5 million in revenue to the city from ticket taxes alone. In addition, the UFC has sold $11 million in tickets for the event Via Rogers […]