MMA Weekly reports that the UFC 148 Prelims hit an FX average of 1.8 million viewers. The rating was the highest for a prelims show on FX thus far. According to MMA Weekly, the UFC Prelims average for its 2 hour shows is 1.35 million after 7 shows on the FX network. Payout Perspective: The […]
Archives for July 2012
Direct TV-Viacom impasse means Spike TV, MTV, other channels blacked out
Ad Age reports that negotiations between Direct TV and Viacom have reached an impasse and Viacom-owned networks on the DTV will be pulled July 10th at midnight as a result. For MMA and pro wrestling fans, it means that they will be left without Bellator and TNA Wrestling until an agreement can be reached. The […]
The Pro Wrestling Post: Sonnen contacted by WWE, TNA to 3 hours and TNA/EFX partnership
Welcome to another edition of The Pro Wrestling Post. In this edition we look at the WWE contacting Chael Sonnen, more TNA wrestling and a sponsorship deal for TNA. WWE contacts The American Gangster F4WOnline.com reports that the WWE has contacted Chael Sonnen about working with the WWE. No word yet on whether Sonnen is […]
Zuffa to expand health care coverage
The Sports Business Daily reports that the UFC will expand coverage of its health care insurance for its fighters to cover pre-existing conditions. The move will increase Zuffa’s premiums by an estimated 60 percent. It’s not known how much Zuffa pays for health insurance for its fighters but White indicated that its upwards of $1 […]
UFC 148: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we look at the biggest card of the year: Silva v. Sonnen II at the MGM Grand Garden Arena. Silva KOs Sonnen in 2nd round Anderson Silva eluded a spinning back elbow from Chael Sonnen and began and assault with a knee to Sonnen’s chest which […]