MMA Junkie reports that UFC Featherweight and TUF alum Cole Miller reveals the deal with UFC sponsorships. Miller explains that sponsors have not provided as much money as they used to and that other fighters outside the UFC are receiving comparable sponsor money. Miller tweeted that sponsors are tightening the purse strings on paying fighters […]
Zuffa lawsuit survives in New York
Earlier this week, Judge Kimba Wood of the US District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a 44 page opinion dismissing 6 of the 7 claims brought by Zuffa in its lawsuit against the state regarding its legislation banning professional MMA. Zuffa’s claim that the MMA regulation is unconstitutionally vague is the […]
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TUF 18 Episode 5: 640,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned that Wednesday night’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter Episode 5 received an average viewership of 640,000 viewers. It received an 0.4 rating among adults 18-49. Wednesday’s episode reflects a downturn in ratings from the week prior. This can be seen as a correlation between male fights and female fights as this […]
Hendricks re-ups with Reebok
UFC welterweight contender Johny Hendricks has extended his endorsement deal with Reebok. Hendricks should sport the Reebok logo in his next fight, November 16th against Georges St. Pierre. Hendricks first partnered with Reebok in conjunction with the Spartan Race – an outdoor, extreme obstacle course. Hendricks and UFC lightweight Jamie Varner participated in Spartan Races […]