MMA Fighting’s Dave Meltzer has more information on the evolving Gilbert Melendez to Bellator story which brings up some interesting questions about the future of business for Bellator and the UFC. Meltzer also indicated on his weekly Wrestling Observer podcast (subscription required) that a definitive answer on whether the UFC will match Bellator’s offer to […]
The Wrestling Post – 02.17.14
Welcome to another edition of The Wrestling Post. In this post we talk about the looming WWE TV rights fee deal and a new toy deal for the company. Exclusive rights period ends between WWE-NBC Universal Friday was the last day for the exclusive negotiating period between the WWE and NBC Universal to come up […]
UFC Fight Night 36 attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance and bonuses for Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 36 which took place at Arena Jaragua in Jaragua do Sul, Santa Catarina, Brazil. The fighters grabbing the newly restructured bonuses received $50,000 each: Fight of the Night: Lyoto Machida-Gegard Mousasi Performances of the Night: Erick Silva and Charles Oliveira. Junkie also reported […]
UFC contemplates fighter uniforms
The UFC announced this week that it intends to have its fighters wear uniforms in the Octagon. Although nothing is official, multiple sources are reporting that the UFC has spoken with a major athletic apparel company regarding fitting its fighters for uniform to wear in the Octagon. The deal will dress the fighters including hats, […]
TUF Nations Episode 5: 187,000
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that the fifth episode of TUF Nations on FS1 received an average viewership of just 187,000 viewers. TUF Nations: Australia vs. Canada Episode 1: 371,000 viewers Episode 2: 253,000 viewers Episode 3: 107,000 viewers Episode 4: 384,000 viewers Episode 5: 187,000 viewers Payout Perspective: This week’s episode represents […]