In what can only be described as deflating news for MMA fans, MMA Junkie revealed that Anderson Silva failed a second drug test for his UFC 183 fight. It is not known the date of when Silva took the second drug test although the information should be obtained shortly. Silva failed a drug test January […]
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Glory 19 draws 542,000 viewers on Spike TV
Glory 19 drew an average viewership of 542,000 with a peak of 825,000 viewers according to Nielsen. The show which aired Friday night on Spike TV was an increase of almost 50% from its last airing in November. Glory Ratings on Spike TV: Glory 11: 381,000 viewers Glory 12: 476,000 viewers Glory 13: 659,000 viewers […]
UFC-Draft Kings close to sponsorship deal
The New York Business Journal reports an “imminent” deal between Boston-based startup DraftKings and the UFC which would make the fantasy sports operator an exclusive sponsor of the UFC. Prior to UFC 182, Draft Kings announced a sponsorship deal with Jon Jones. At UFC 183, its logo donned the Octagon mat. Now, it soon will […]
Report: Miller Lite signs on to be Bellator MMA title sponsor
Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand reports that Miller Lite has signed on to be Bellator MMA’s official title sponsor for its 16 events this year. No financial details were reported. The deal will go across Spike TV platforms (we assume this means online including the Spike TV App) including on-air branded fight clock graphic and […]