Bellator will be available in Latin America starting this Friday, February 28th via Fox Sports. The company was originally scheduled to begin airing in 2015, but a new agreement has it available this Friday. Via Bellator press release: Through this new agreement, FOX Sports has acquired the exclusive rights to broadcast all 2014 Bellator live […]
Melendez re-signs with UFC, gets TUF coaching spot and title shot
MMA Fighting reports that Gilbert Melendez will remain with the UFC as it has matched the contract offered by Bellator. In addition, Dana White announced that Melendez will be the next coach on TUF opposite Anthony Pettis with the two meeting for Pettis’ title. Dana White made a subtle announcement via twitter attaching the UFC […]
UFC 170 attendance, gate, bonuses and salaries
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate, bonuses and salaries from UFC 170. In the main event, Ronda Rousey stopped Sara McMann with a knee to the liver in the first round. The attendance at the Mandalay Bay was reported at 10,217 for a live gate of $1,558,870. In his media scrum on Thursday, Dana White […]
Demand appears low for UFC 170 tickets
TUF Nations Episode 6 nets just 78,000 viewers
The MMA Report reports the ratings for this week’s TUF Nations which aired on FS2. TUF Nations, Episode 6 received only 78,000 total viewers which is the second time it has been on FS2. 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 […]