Earlier this week Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer reported that the preliminary PPV rate for UFC 153 is in the range of 340,000 to 410,000 buys. This would make UFC 153 the highest rated PPV in Brazil in recent history. UFC 134 – 335,000 buys (Silva vs. Okami main event) UFC 142 – 235,000 buys (Aldo […]
Cruz to serve as NASCAR pace driver
Bantamweight Champ Dominick Cruz will serve as an honorary pace car driver for the Advocare 500 in Phoenix. This will be the second time this year Cruz will make an appearance at a NASCAR event. Earlier this year, Cruz served as the honorary driver at the Subway 500 held in Phoenix. Jon Jones made an […]
No bulls for Cerrone
MMA Junkie reports on Donald Cerrone and his inability to participate in bull-riding due to his current contract with the UFC. The contract clause reflects the need for the UFC to protect their fighters and its investment. The issue came up recently when Cerrone made an appearance at the Pro Bull Riders tour final in […]
Rousey to UFC?
MMA Fighting reports on Dana White’s interview with Sports Illustrated on Tuesday where he indicated that women’s MMA will be heading to the UFC. The reason for the move is due to Strikeforce Women’s Champ Ronda Rousey. White was an opponent of women’s MMA in the UFC and affirmed his position when Zuffa purchased Strikeforce. […]
Bellator 77: 149,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that this past Friday’s Bellator 77 on MTV2 received an average of 149,000 viewers. The ratings reflect the consistently inconsistent ratings of the seventh season. Bellator 77: 149,000 viewers Bellator 74: 190,000 Bellator 75: 145,000 Bellator 76: 175,000 Payout Perspective: While we all know that Bellator should make some traction with its […]