UFC and Their Plans for Global Expansion

As highlighted in a piece by Alan Snel of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the UFC has big plans for global expansion in 2014. The promotion plans on staging 26 events outside of the USA with an eye for developing a higher level of self-sufficiency among the UFC’s international offices. It was noted that in mid-September […]

As highlighted in a piece by Alan Snel of the Las Vegas Review-Journal, the UFC has big plans for global expansion in 2014. The promotion plans on staging 26 events outside of the USA with an eye for developing a higher level of self-sufficiency among the UFC’s international offices. It was noted that in mid-September […]

UFC Dials Back European Expansion, but Overexposure Still a Danger

I woke up this fine Monday morning with the realization that we’ve just begun another Ultimate Fighting Championship fight week. And, in both the immortal words and general vibe of Ron Burgundy, in no way is that depressing. If you haven’t seen Anchorman—well, first of all, we can’t be friends if you haven’t seen Anchorman—then […]

I woke up this fine Monday morning with the realization that we’ve just begun another Ultimate Fighting Championship fight week. And, in both the immortal words and general vibe of Ron Burgundy, in no way is that depressing. If you haven’t seen Anchorman—well, first of all, we can’t be friends if you haven’t seen Anchorman—then […]

UFC: Are the Plans for International Expansion Too Aggressive?

The UFC has been growing at a pretty astounding pace. Like those weeds that never seem to be all the way gone in your summer lawn or a 12-year-old lad shooting up eight inches in a few months once he gets his first taste of testosterone (without the replacement therapy, of course), the promotion is […]

The UFC has been growing at a pretty astounding pace. Like those weeds that never seem to be all the way gone in your summer lawn or a 12-year-old lad shooting up eight inches in a few months once he gets his first taste of testosterone (without the replacement therapy, of course), the promotion is […]

UFC: Will Expansion Have a Negative Impact on Some Markets?

With Dana White set on global domination, it has become apparent that certain markets must settle for whatever scraps the UFC decides to throw their way. The general consensus throughout the MMA media appears to be that the UFC currently stages too man…

With Dana White set on global domination, it has become apparent that certain markets must settle for whatever scraps the UFC decides to throw their way. The general consensus throughout the MMA media appears to be that the UFC currently stages too many events. Their relatively shallow roster is not sufficient to satisfy the current […]

UFC Delivers a Knockout: Global Expansion Is Key to UFC’s Rise to the Top

Once a struggling brand, UFC is now the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company in the world and is aiming towards further global expansion. In 2012 alone, UFC has scheduled 32 events in nine countries and five continents, and its programmin…

Once a struggling brand, UFC is now the largest mixed martial arts (MMA) promotion company in the world and is aiming towards further global expansion. In 2012 alone, UFC has scheduled 32 events in nine countries and five continents, and its programming is now accessible in over 350 million homes and 145 countries. The ascent […]

UFC’s Gym Expansion: Chuck Liddell, Adam Sedlack and Joseph Benavidez Comment

The UFC wants you to want to be an Ultimate Fighter. By opening up a string of UFC-theme based gyms across the country, the world’s top mixed martial arts promotion believes it can leverage its brand recognition into several fitness centers. Pres…

The UFC wants you to want to be an Ultimate Fighter. By opening up a string of UFC-theme based gyms across the country, the world’s top mixed martial arts promotion believes it can leverage its brand recognition into several fitness centers. Presently, the UFC has four gyms open, all in California. There are three in […]