MMA Junkie reports that the Massachusetts State Boxing Commission will conduct a meeting to determine whether to license Chael Sonnen for his fight August 17th on UFC Fight Night 26. The issue with the meeting has to deal with a complaint placed by a group called, Unite Here. According to its web site, the group […]
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UFC spent $620K on lobbying efforts in 2012
The UFC ranked second to the NFL in terms of lobbying expenses of sports organizations for 2012. The UFC spent $620,000 last year in lobbying efforts which mostly relate to anti-piracy laws and educating legislators on MMA. According to MMA Junkie (via OpenSecrets.org), the UFC spent $620,000 which would be a 51% increase from 2011. […]
UFC 162: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at the unusual end to the title reign of Anderson Silva at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva kisses title reign goodbye – “Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown.” – Shakespeare’s Henry IV, Part II It was relief, not disappointment […]
White responds to criticism on fighter pay
MMA Junkie reports that Dana White’s solution to the complaints about UFC fighter pay is to eliminate fight bonuses. The Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night and KO of the Night would be done away with in order to compensate the lower tiered fighters. Via MMA Junkie: “You don’t like the structure? All […]
The Ultimate Fighter: China next international stop
Bloody Elbow reports that China will have a version of The Ultimate Fighter franchise. Registration and tryouts for the show will happen in multiple countries in the coming months. No coaches have been selected at the moment and Featherweights, Lightweights and Welterweights will be invited to try out although specific weight divisions for the show […]