The UFC announced that Reebok has signed Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey presumably as spokespersons for the brand. The announcement comes on the heels of the recent announcement that Reebok would be the official global outfitter of the UFC. The deals appear to be individual sponsorship with the brand and both will have the opportunity […]
TUF 20 Finale on FS1 draws 989,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from a Niesen source that the TUF 20 Finale on FS1 Friday drew an average of 989,000 peaking at 1,219,000 viewers during the main event between Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas. The Prelims which preceded the main card on Friday night between 7:00pmET-9:00pm ET produced 719,000 viewers. The TUF 20 Finale […]
Esparza, Oliveira top TUF Finale 20 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from Friday night’s TUF 20 Finale. The salaries were disclosed by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Via MMA Junkie: Carla Esparza: $50,000 (includes $25,000 win bonus) def. Rose Namajunas: $25,000 Charles Oliveira: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus) def. Jeremy Stephens: $40,000 Daron Cruickshank: $34,000 (includes $17,000 win bonus) vs. K.J. Noons: $31,000 […]
UFC on Fox 13 draws 2.27M in overnight ratings
Television By Numbers reports that UFC on Fox 13 drew 2.27 million viewers in overnight ratings Saturday night. It drew a 3 share and 0.9 rating. It placed second in network viewing with the old holiday classic of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer drawing over 5 million viewers opposing the UFC. UFC on Fox Ratings […]
UFC on Fox 13 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for UFC on Fox 13 which took place at The Talking Stick Resort Arena (fka US Airways Center) in Phoenix, Arizona. UFC on Fox 13 drew 15,300 for a gate of $1.5 million. The Talking Stick Resort Arena holds approximately 18,500 for basketball, 16,200 for ice hockey […]