MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that Saturday night’s World Series of Fighting 12 on NBC Sports Network received an average viewership of 206,000. It was the third lowest rating ever for WSOF. WSOF Ratings 1-11 (1-10 and 12 on NBC Sports Network) WSOF 1 – 198,000 viewers WSOF 2 – 210,000 viewers WSOF 3 […]
Archives for August 2014
Andre Ward sues promoter for Ali Act violations
Andre Ward has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California against his promoter, Goossen Tutor Promotions and Dan Goosen. The lawsuit is premised upon the Muhammad Ali Act. The lawsuit, filed on August 4th cites violations made by Dan Goossen which violate the federal law which was put in […]
Elvis tops WSOF 12 salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released salaries from Saturday night’s WSOF 12 which was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Elvis Mutapcic topped the salary roster that totaled $95,500. Luis Palomino: $18,000 (includes $9,000 win bonus) Lewis Gonzalez: $7,000 Ronny Markes: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) Cully Butterfield: $3,000 Elvis […]
SBJ reports on WWE Network for OTT feature
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reported on the WWE’s launch of its network as part of its feature last week on Over The Top (OTT) networks. The article compliments another within the same issue which talks about the new platform in general. The article on the WWE reports on the tumultuous time it has […]
Cormier-Jones exchange harsh words after ESPN appearance
MMA Junkie reports on the “behind the scenes” verbal sparring between Jon Jones and Daniel Cormier after their appearance on ESPN’s Sportscenter. As many know, the two had a big dustup last week at the UFC media event at the MGM Grand. The video shows Jones and Cormier in different studios after their appearance on […]