It was officially announced on FS1’s America’s Pregame that Jon Jones is out of UFC 178 due to a leg injury and his title fight with Daniel Cormier has been postponed until the January 3, 2015 card. In its place, Demetrious Johnson will face Chris Cariaso for the flyweight title. The news of Jones’ injury […]
WSOF 12: 206,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that Saturday night’s World Series of Fighting 12 on NBC Sports Network received an average viewership of 206,000. It was the third lowest rating ever for WSOF. WSOF Ratings 1-11 (1-10 and 12 on NBC Sports Network) WSOF 1 – 198,000 viewers WSOF 2 – 210,000 viewers WSOF 3 […]
Andre Ward sues promoter for Ali Act violations
Andre Ward has filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court of the Northern District of California against his promoter, Goossen Tutor Promotions and Dan Goosen. The lawsuit is premised upon the Muhammad Ali Act. The lawsuit, filed on August 4th cites violations made by Dan Goossen which violate the federal law which was put in […]
Elvis tops WSOF 12 salaries
The Nevada State Athletic Commission has released salaries from Saturday night’s WSOF 12 which was held at the Hard Rock Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. Elvis Mutapcic topped the salary roster that totaled $95,500. Luis Palomino: $18,000 (includes $9,000 win bonus) Lewis Gonzalez: $7,000 Ronny Markes: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) Cully Butterfield: $3,000 Elvis […]
SBJ reports on WWE Network for OTT feature
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reported on the WWE’s launch of its network as part of its feature last week on Over The Top (OTT) networks. The article compliments another within the same issue which talks about the new platform in general. The article on the WWE reports on the tumultuous time it has […]