While most everyone in the mixed-martial-arts industry believes the
UFC’s deal with FOX is a positive for the sport as a whole, there is at
least one segment of MMA sponsors unhappy with the new arrangement.
UFC officials recently made an internal announcement that “absolutely no firearms, ammo, hunting or
knife companies will be permitted as sponsors in any Zuffa-promoted
events.”
Chris Irwin, owner of Las Vegas’ “The Gun Store,” has long been one of
MMA’s most visible firearm-related sponsors, and while he has yet to
speak directly with any UFC officials, he admits he’s a little
frustrated at the decision.