Mixed Martial Arts
UFC ‘launches $465m leveraged loan’
The UFC mixed martial arts promotion has reportedly launched a new leveraged loan worth $465m (€423m) on the back of its recent rights agreement with sports broadcaster ESPN.
Singapore, Jakarta and Tokyo first venues for One Esports
Asian mixed martial arts promotion One Championship has announced Singapore, Jakarta and Tokyo as the first destinations for its new esports series, along with hiring Carlos Alimurung to lead the venture
UFC hails recognition of MMA in France
Mixed martial arts promotion the Ultimate Fighting Championship has welcomed a decision by France’s Ministry of Sports to officially recognise MMA as a sport.
One Championship plans schedule expansion
One Championship, the Asia-facing martial arts series, plans to stage approximately 80 events in 2020 – nearly double the number set to take place this year.
UFC opens world’s largest MMA training facility in Shanghai
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC), the mixed martial arts promoter, opened a 93,000-square-foot "Performance Institute" for Asian athletes in Jing'An, Shanghai on Thursday
UFC opens state-of-the-art production centre in Las Vegas
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has opened a new state-of-the-art 130,000 square-foot production facility in Las Vegas, known as "UFC Apex
UFC names Shenzhen as new host city
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has announced that Shenzhen will host its third event in China on August 31
Bellator targets enhanced fan experience with Van Wagner
The Bellator mixed martial arts promotion has partnered with Van Wagner Sports and Entertainment in a move designed to enhance the in-arena experience at events
Beats co-founder invests in Professional Fighters League
US mixed martial arts promotion the Professional Fighters League (PFL) has secured $30m (€26.8
UFC returns to Abu Dhabi with long-term deal
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will return to Abu Dhabi for the first time since 2014 after a five-year hosting rights deal was announced today (Monday)
One Championship partners with GAMMA to aid MMA’s Olympic drive
Asian mixed martial arts promotion One Championship has announced a multi-year partnership with the Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA) through which it will support the latter’s drive to m…
Conor McGregor sponsor says retirement announcement is a “piece of entertainment”
Sergey Portnov, chief executive of Parimatch, the international betting firm which recently signed a two-year endorsement deal with Conor McGregor, has questioned the fighter’s retirement from mixed m…
White reveals UFC contract extension
UFC president Dana White has announced that he has signed a new seven-year deal to continue as head of the mixed martial arts promotion
One Championship teams up with Japan’s Pancrase
Asian mixed martial arts promotion the One Championship has entered into an exclusive partnership with Japan-based martial arts organisation Pancrase
Teh steps up to senior role at ONE Championship
Asian mixed martial arts promotion the ONE Championship has promoted Hua Fung Teh to the position of group president
From Man City to Gfinity | Former football chief Garry Cook positions himself as esports emissary
Garry Cook, Manchester City's former chief executive, now works for esports event organiser and content producer Gfinity. Ben Cronin speaks to him ahead of the inaugural ePremier League which will be hosted at Gfinity's esports arena
One Championship launches esports series with Dentsu
One Championship has announced it is creating a new esports championship in a joint venture with Japanese media agency Dentsu
UFC launches new product for MMA market
Mixed martial arts organisation the Ultimate Fighting Championship has agreed a licensing deal to launch its first-ever product allowing fans and athletes to track the power of their punches and kicks…