The Sports Business Journal reported on an annual survey which tracked the habits of avid fans of boxing, MMA and professional wrestling. The Scarborough survey polled more than 200,000 residents over the age of 18 in 77 of the country’s biggest markets to find out how avid fans are to their particular sport. The survey […]
Archives for May 2013
YouTube’s new fee-based subscription service includes UFC channel
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC has launched a fee-based subscription service with YouTube. The UFC is one of several channels that is part of a YouTube Pilot Program that subscribers can pay a fee to watch its programming. “UFC Select” offers a 2 week free trial but will be $5.99 per month. Eight fights […]
Alvarez talks about legal case with Bellator
After tweeting his displeasure for his legal troubles, Eddie Alvarez made his appearance on The MMA Hour on Monday to give his side of the story in the Bellator battle. He also made an appearance on MMA Junkie radio Tuesday pleading his case. Although he said he didn’t know too much about law when talking […]
Early estimates reflect UFC 159 at 520-550K PPV buys
Connecticut comes closer to legalizing MMA
The CT Post reports that the state House of Representatives passed a bill to legalize mixed martial arts in the state. The bill now goes to the state senate for approval. The bill passed 117-26 after debate in the House. The state senate voted down a similar bill last year. But, supporters of the bill […]