Mike Chiappetta of MMAFighting.com asks the question, who might get the first shot at the UFC’s newest light heavyweight signee – and former boxing champion – James Toney. There is a set of assumptions we can make about a prospective opponent. First, rather than risk a promising young fighter losing to Toney and losing momentum, […]
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Republicans Leverage UFC Events to Boost Fundraising
Ben Smith of POLITICO reports in an exclusive that the Republican National Committee is using live events like those of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Professional Bull Riding to attract younger donors. A major Republican donor described the state of the RNC’s relationship with major donors as “disastrous,” with veteran givers beginning to abandon the […]
MMAterial Facts (03/03/10): James Toney Signs Non-Exclusive UFC Contract
James Toney Signs Non-Exclusive Contract with UFC UFC 115 In Jeopardy, Moving to Counter Strikeforce on 4/17? New UFC gym to open in Rosemead, opposed by Councilman Fedor, Strikeforce and the Travails of Non-Exclusive Contracts Rogers sportsnet launches MMA Buzz James Toney Signs Non-Exclusive Contract with UFC He’s one of the premier boxers of the […]
James Toney Signs with UFC
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially announced the signing of former heavyweight boxing champion James “Lights Out” Toney to a multi-fight contract. “LIGHTS OUT” IN THE OCTAGON™ – UFC® SIGNS TONEY Las Vegas, NV (USA) – He’s one of the premier boxers of the last 25 years, a future Hall of Famer who has […]
UFC 110: $540,000 in Merchandise
Jon Show of Sports Business Journal reports that the UFC grossed $540,000 in merchandise sales in its Australian debut at UFC 110 in Sydney on February 21st. UFC 110, headlined by the Antonio “Minotauro” Nogueira vs. Cain Velasquez heavyweight bout, grossed $540,000 in merchandise sales at Acer Arena in Sydney, breaking the previous record of […]