WEC lightweight contender Anthony “Showtime” Pettis appearedon the new MTV reality/documentary show “The World of Jenks” on Monday night. This is good timing as it was recently announcedthat Pettis will face Benson Henderson for the WEC lightweight championship on December 16th. The episode focuses on Pettis’ life and training leading up to his fight in March with […]
UFC 119: Attendance, Gate, & Bonuses
MMA Junkie and MMA Fighting’s Ariel Helwani report attendance at UFC 119 at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana scored 15,811 fans for a live gate of $1.8 million. According to officials, the figures are a success and larger than expected. Bonuses of $70,000 were handed out to C.B. Dolloway (Submission of the Night), Matt Mitrione […]
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Fighting for Attention: GSP as face for the UFC
On Wednesday, The New York Times featured Georges St. Pierre in its Fashion and Style section as an “Up Close” feature. His appearance reflects the push by the UFC to create a face for its brand as it continues to move into the mainstream. The article follows St. Pierre as he uncomfortably navigates New York Fashion […]
TUF 12 & UFC 119 Countdown Ratings
MMA Payout has learned that the second episode of TUF 12 drew a 1.2 HH rating with a rating of 1.7 million viewers. The broadcast also drew well in the M18-34 and M35-49 demographics with a 1.7 and 1.84, respectively. Quarter hours/HH ratings were as follows: 1.12, 1.22, 1.20, 1.39 UFC Countdown 119: Mir v. Cro Cop […]