The UFC will once again partner with Fathom Events to bring a UFC PPV to movie theaters. UFC 180 will be shown in movie theaters on Saturday, November 15th. As announced via the UFC Facebook page, the UFC is hyping up this event by giving people additional ways to find it. Post by UFC. Payout […]
Le expected to appeal suspension
ESPN reports that Cung Le is expected to appeal his one-year UFC suspension for testing positive for elevated levels of human grown hormone (hGH). The appeal provides a unique scenario in which a UFC fighter will appeal a drug suspension to the UFC acting in the capacity of regulatory authority. Dana White confirmed that Le […]
Royce Gracie signed by Bellator as Promotional Brand Ambassador
Bellator MMA announced on Wednesday that UFC Hall of Famer has become a Promotional Brand Ambassador for the company via press release. Via Bellator Press Release: Known simply as the pioneer of mixed martial arts, Royce Gracie is widely considered the most influential and important figure the sport has seen. Engaging in some of the […]
Bellator 127 Live + 3 increases slightly to 670,000
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that the adjusted viewership for Bellator 127 on Friday drew up just 61,000 viewers to 670,000. The live +3 peak was up to 886,000 viewers which made it the lowest of the season. Payout Perspective: It’s the smallest increase this season for Bellator as the overall viewership […]
TUF 20 Episode 4 Live +3: 813,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned that the adjusted viewership for last Wednesday’s TUF 20 Episode 4 drew an additional 236,000 viewers an ended with 813,000 total viewers reflecting an increase of 41%. Episode 1 – 536,000 viewers; 831,000 viewers Episode 2 – 574,000 viewers; 946,000 viewers Episode 3 – 433,000 viewers; 791,000 viewers Episode 4 – […]