MMA Junkie reports that Dana White reaffirmed the fact that the Philippines will be the location for the first international The Ultimate Fighter. Its unlikely that Spike TV would air the international TUF, but White intimated that the shows could be shown online. White stated that the UFC was “not quite there” in delivering an […]
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FORM, Toyo and MMA Warehouse introduce “Go Time with Showtime” promotion
Form Athletics has teamed up with Toyo Tires and MMA Warehouse in promoting Anthony “Showtime” Pettis in preparation for his UFC debut this Saturday against Clay Guida. “Go Time with Showtime” offers weekly prizes to fans that offer well-wishes to Pettis via twitter. Via FORM Athletics press release: The promotion, aptly called Go Time with […]
UFC 130: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another Payout Perspective. This time we look at UFC 130 held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada. In the main event, Quentin “Rampage” Jackson was too much for Matt Hamill. Rampage dominates Hamill Not the most impressive main event, but Rampage Jackson dominated Matt Hamill in positioning himself for a title […]
UFC eyes next television deal
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) features an interesting piece on the UFC and the importance of its next television deal. With all of its successes, the SBJ states that nothing will be more important than its next tv deal as its contract with Spike TV ends after this year. The article brings up positive poll […]
Gamblers favor MMA over boxing
Cagewriter (via the Las Vegas Sun) reports on the rise of gambling on the UFC and how it has surpassed boxing in terms of the choice for gamblers on combat sports. Notwithstanding the Pacquiao factor, most gamblers wanting to bet on fights favor the UFC rather than a boxing card. According to Mike Colbert of Cantor Gaming, […]