The Sports Business Journal this week had an article on the emergence of boxing at the Barclay’s Center in Brooklyn, New York. The steady stream of fights is a result of a 3 year deal with Golden Boy Promotions which is using the new venue as a home base on the East Coast. So far, […]
Archives for April 2013
The Wrestling Post – Wrestlemania 29 earnings
Variety reports that Wrestlemania 29 set a record in earnings with $72 million. This year’s event bested last year’s Wrestlemania in Miami which earned $67 million. The $72 million figure includes ticket sales and PPV buys. The event was up $5 to $70 (in HD). Early PPV estimates have it at 1 million with the […]
All is forgiven? Mitrione back in UFC
MMA Junkie reports that Matt Mitrione will be fighting Brendan Schaub at UFC on Fox 8 this July. After the UFC announced his suspension on April 8th for his comments on transgender fighter Fallon Fox, it appears he is no longer suspended. As you recall, Mitrione’s comments on The MMA Hour which were directed at Fox […]
Rousey signs Xyience sponsorship deal
Ronda Rousey has signed a one year sponsorship agreement with official UFC sponsor Xyience. The monetary terms of the deal were deemed confidential. Via Xyience press release: Rousey will appear in advertising, on point-of-purchase materials and on the brand’s website. She will also make appearances at beverage trade and consumer events. “Ronda’s excellence in athletic […]
Updated UFC on Fox 7 ratings: 3.7 million
MMA Fighting reports that the final UFC on Fox 7 ratings from this past Saturday scored a 3.7 million viewer average for a 2.2 rating. The overnight ratings indicated a 3.31 million viewer average. The ratings are less than December’s UFC on Fox 6 which featured Henderson in the main event. The Seattle show received […]