Dave Meltzer of The Wrestling Observer and MMA Fighting reports that the ratings for the UFC 159 Prelims on FX scored a 1.38 million viewer average. Although Saturday’s showing was down from UFC 158, it was above the 1.2 million viewer average on FX. The UFC 159 Prelims improved on ratings from the UFC on […]
UFC 159: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 159 from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey where Jon Jones defended his Light Heavyweight title against Chael Sonnen. Jones takes care of Sonnen, now must heal toe It was the outcome that most had expected. Despite Sonnen’s promos, […]
Varner and Hendricks partner with Reebok; is UFC next?
UFC fighters Jamie Varner and Johny Hendricks have entered into a partnership with Reebok in which each will compete at The Spartan Race May 18th in Burnet, Texas. In addition, UFC head Dana White indicated that he met with Reebok heads Monday in what may be a sponsorship deal with the UFC. Varner and Hendricks […]
UFC explains reinstatement of Mitrione
The UFC has provided an official statement on the reinstatement of Matt Mitrione. It came a day after the UFC announced his return to the Octagon in July. The UFC issued a statement indicating that Mitrione received a “significant monetary penalty.” Still, the timing of the fight announcement and communication concerning the lifting of the […]
UFC 159 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports that the attendance announced for UFC 159 was 15,227 fans for a gate of $2.7 million. In addition, bonuses were $65,000 each up from the “standard” $50,000 which were announced earlier this year. The attendance was second highest at The Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey with UFC 111: GSP v. Hardy […]