Chris Leben has been suspended by the UFC for one year for use of painkillers. Instead of dismissing Leben, it appears the UFC will assist Leben in trying to rehabilitate the middleweight. According to the USA Today, Leben tested positive for Oxycodone and Oxymorphone on November 5th. Leben lost to Mark Munoz that day at […]
Bellator 59: 265,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 59’s ratings this past Saturday received an average of 265,000 viewers. A replay of the event Saturday night received an average of 136,000 viewers. Bellator also ran an encore showing of the much talked about Alvarez-Chandler fight from Bellator 58. The replay received an average viewership of 237,000 viewers. Payout […]
ION Television to air UFC 140 Prelims
Survey: UFC has growth potential but some still skeptical
The Sports Business Journal released its results from its annual reader’s survey. While the UFC received some praise, the most telling result was whether sponsors should align its brand with the UFC. According to the industry publication, of the 1,158 respondents to the question: “If you were a chief marketing officer, would you align your brand […]
NeuLion-UFC introduce new UFC.tv phone app
NeuLion, Inc. has introduced an all-access mobile phone app for the Android platform. The app allows Android users to stream UFC PPVs. As one might recall, NeuLion and UFC entered into a partnership which would enhance UFC.tv. Here are the features of the UFC.tv app via UFC and NeuLion joint press release: -Live streaming of […]