MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn tweeted that Roy Nelson was not drug tested prior to his bout with Josh Barnett for Saturday’s UFC event in Japan. However, USADA indicates that its representatives are in Japan and will test fighters participating at UFC Fight Night 75. Roy Nelson tells me he received no drug tests ahead of […]
Bellator Dynamite quarter hour breakdown and DVR +3 ratings
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that the quarter hour ratings for this past Saturday’s Bellator MMA: Dynamite 1 on Spike TV. It also has learned that the DVR +3 rating has bumped up the initial overnight rating of 800,000 up to 867,000. The show peaked at 9:14pm ET which means that people […]
Hearing Friday could decide Zuffa Antitrust case
The Zuffa Antitrust lawsuit may come to a head tomorrow as a federal court in Nevada will hear Zuffa’s Motion to Dismiss which could end the lawsuit brought by former UFC fighters against the organization. The Motion to Dismiss was filed by Zuffa lawyers when the lawsuit was venued in Northern California. The original date […]
TUF 22 Episode 3 draws 533,000 viewers
The third episode of TUF 22 drew 533, 000 viewers on FS1 Wednesday night according to Sports TV Ratings. It reflects an approximately 15% increase over last week’s episode. In the episode, Team Faber’s Chris Gruetzemacher defeated Team McGregor’s Sascha Sharma. The episode featured a meltdown by McGregor as Sharma did not listen to his […]
Fortune chooses Rousey for 2015 “40 under 40” list
Ronda Rousey was chosen by Fortune as one of its “40 under 40,” in its annual list compiled by the magazine. The list identifies the top young professionals that influence business under the age of 40. Per Fortune, the list is “a measure of power and influence.” To find out how they compiled the list, go […]