MMA Fighting reports that Saturday’s UFC on Fuel TV 10 ratings scored a 313,000 viewer average. The show scored the second highest rating for a UFC on Fuel TV event. The show was highlighted by eight submissions on the card including the main event featuring Fabricio Werdum submitting Antonio Rodrigio Noguiera. The numbers are good […]
No MMA Bill in New York this year
The New York Daily News reports that the bill to legalize MMA in New York will likely be passed over again for vote this year. The report indicates that at least 35 Assembly Democrats oppose the measure. The opposition includes 18 women – a bone of contention occurred in recent days as Assembly Speaker Sheldon […]
Bellator bounces to Fridays this Fall
Loretta Hunt of CNNSI reports that Bellator MMA will be moving to Friday nights starting this fall. It will be the company’s second move on Spike TV since premiering in January. Its summer series will be seen Wednesday nights starting June 19th. According to Spike TV President Kevin Kay, the move to Fridays was related […]
Fitch discusses UFC salary
MMA Junkie reports on Jon Fitch’s response to Dana White’s comments about him. In a video to promote his new promotion, World Series of Fighting, Fitch explained his grievances with the UFC. In the video, from his official YouTube channel, Fitch detailed his 18 fight career salary with the UFC. He confirmed he made $300,000 […]
UFC on Fuel TV 10 bonuses and attendance
MMA Junkie reports that UFC on Fuel TV 10 bonuses were $50,000 each. Erick Silva, Thiago Silva and Rafael Calvalcante received the honors. Silva won for Submission of the Night in disposing of Jason High. Thiago Silva and Calvalcante won for a one round slugfest which saw Silva outlasting Calvalcante. TSilva was awarded the KO […]