UFC 238 drew 16,038 fans for a gate of $2,034,387.49. The attendance and gate were announced post-event. The event took place at the United Center in Chicago in what is becoming the annual event taking place in the city. UFC 225 last June drew 18,177 for a gate of $2.55 million. The event featured Robert […]
Archives for June 2019
UFC Fight Night Stockholm Prelims this past Saturday draws 257K
UFC Fight Night Stockholm Prelims last Saturday on ESPN2 drew 257,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The event took place on Saturday morning in North America. The three hour prelims featured welterweights Sergey Khandozhko as he defeated Rostem Akman via decision. Also, Lina Lansberg defeated Tonya Evinger in a bantamweight matchup. The featured […]
PFL 3 Prelims on ESPN2 draw 113,000 viewers
The Professional Fighters’ League prelims which aired on ESPN2 on Thursday afternoon/evening drew 113,000 viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The event was the precursor to the third event of the second season for the PFL. The prelims saw Emiliano Sordi get a 2nd round KO against Vinny Magalhaes in a light heavyweight matchup. Also, […]
Ferguson talks briefly about leaving old management group
Tony Ferguson is returning to the Octagon after taking time away due to personal issues. He’s also switched management group and was mum about his departure from his old representation. Ferguson was previously represented by Paradigm Sports Management which represents Conor McGregor along with several other UFC fighters. He now is represented by the Ballengee […]
Despite loss, AJ sponsor Under Armour is sticking by the boxer
According to the Baltimore Business journal, Saturday’s loss to Ruiz received more news coverage due to the upset than if Joshua would have beat the heavy underdog. Since the event was held on digital streaming service DAZN, still photos were used for coverage by ESPN and other reports. The Under Armour “UA” logo was prominently […]