MMA Junkie reports that Renan Barao is out of tomorrow’s UFC 177 main event against T.J. Dillashaw. Barao passed out while attempting to cut weight for Friday’s weigh-ins. As a result, former Bellator champ and newcomer Joe Soto gets the shot tomorrow night. Soto was set to take on Anthony Birchak on the prelim card. […]
The Wrestling Post: Lucha Libre reality show created by maker of Survivor
Variety reports that Mark Burnett, the creator of the reality show, “Survivor,” has a new show which follows Lucha Libre wrestlers which will air on the El Rey Network. “Lucha Underground,” is an hour long show which will feature five Luchadores from the AAA promotion in Mexico. According to TV By The Numbers which has […]
King Mo signs long term pact with Bellator
Bellator MMA has announced that “King” Mo Lawal has signed a long-term extension with the company. In a press release issued by Bellator MMA, Lawal called it, “one of the easiest decisions I could have made.” Despite a 4-3 record since coming over from Strikeforce, Lawal will continue on with the company. His last fight […]
TUF Latin America debut a success with 7.2M viewer peak
MMA Fighting reports that the debut episode of TUF Latin America featuring UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum as opposing coaches peaked at 7.2 million viewers on Televisa Ch. 5 in Mexico. The viewer average was not available according to the article by Dave Meltzer. But, according to the report TUF Latin America […]
More info on UFC Fight Night 49 ratings including prelims
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that the UFC Fight Night 49 Prelims received a viewership rating of 113,000 on FS2 and also drew 97,000 viewers on FS1 due to an MLB rain delay. In addition, the main card on FS1 drew a peak viewership of 962,000 viewers. First, more main card information. The […]