MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that the UFC 179 Prelims this past Saturday on FS1 drew an average of 536,000 viewers. The event which led up to the UFC 179 PPV had stiff competition as it went up against the World Series on Fox. UFC PPV Prelims since August 2013 (FS1 unless […]
Former wrestler files lawsuit against WWE regarding head injuries
A lawsuit filed last week in the U.S. District Court of Oregon by former professional wrestler William Albert Haynes III (aka “Billy Jack” Haynes) citing class action status related to “head injuries occurring in former and current WWE wrestlers” per the lawsuit. Haynes wrestled in the WWE for only two years from 1986-1988. Perhaps his […]
Silva signs new deal with UFC; done with Nike
Anderson Silva has signed an unprecedented 15-fight deal with the UFC according to Combate. The Brazilian web site also reports that Silva is no longer being sponsored with Nike but is talking with Adidas about a potential sponsorship. It’s highly unlikely that the 39 year old Silva will fulfill the 15 fights on his new […]
UFC 179 attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance and bonuses from UFC 179 which took place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The event drew a report 11,415 as it was the third PPV event the company held in Brazil. The attendance and bonuses were announced at the post-fight press conference. The bonuses were $50,000 each and were as […]
UFC responds to Le’s demand for apology
There is more fallout from the Cung Le suspension and subsequent rescission as both Le and the UFC have made statements about what has transpired. Le has demanded an apology from the UFC for what it has done to his name and reputation. In a Facebook post from his representatives, Le and his management offered […]