MMA Junkie reports that episode 8 of The Ultimate Fighter 14 received an average of 1.4 million viewers. According to Junkie, it scored an overall 1.1 household rating, as well as a 1.37 rating among men ages 18-49 and a 1.81 among men 18-34. According to Television By Numbers, it received a 0.8 household rating […]
Pacquiao’s economic impact in Vegas
The NY Times reports on the economic impact Manny Pacquiao has on Las Vegas. Its a good read on how Pacquiao’s popularity has a trickle down economic affect on Vegas during fight weekend. The third fight in the trilogy sold out within 2 weeks of tickets going on sale. Gross sales are expected at $11.8 […]
USA Today purchases MMA Junkie
USA Today Sports Media Group announced its purchase of MMAJunkie.com. The purchase includes “its related editorial assets across all platforms, including its daily radio show.” Via USA Today press release: With more than one million unique visitors per month, MMAjunkie.com is one of the leading online news destinations for the sport, as well as a […]
Overeem sues Golden Glory
TMZ first reported that UFC heavyweight Alistair Overeem has sued his ex-management group, Golden Glory. According to TMZ, the lawsuit requests that the court break his contract with Golden Glory. Since the filing, Golden Glory has fired back at Overeem. First the lawsuit. Via the Fight Lawyer: Overeem is suing “Knockout Investments, B.V., Golden Glory, […]
HBO offers “GameDay” type live show before Pacquiao fight
In prelude to the Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez fight, HBO will offer “Fight Day Now.” The show, which gets its take from NCAA Football’s GameDay on ESPN will be live from the lobby of the MGM Grand to offer hype for Saturday night’s fight. The Sports Business Journal reports that “Fight Day Now” […]