Heavy.com reports that Chael Sonnen is set to return to the UFC Octagon against Brian Stann at UFC 136 in Houston. The middleweight bout could decide the next in line to challencge for the middleweight title. Although Sonnen has had issues with the state athletic commissions in Nevada and California, it is expected that Sonnen will have […]
UFC 132 Prelims on Spike TV: 1.2 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that UFC 132’s prelims on Spike TV averaged 1.2 million viewers. The broadcast received a 0.8 household rating an a peak of 1.3 million viewers. Via MMA Junkie: The Spike TV broadcast was the No. 2 rated cable program in its timeslot among men 18-49 and men 18-34 (behind only NASCAR racing […]
Ortiz, Silva lead UFC 132 payroll
MMA Junkie reports the payroll for UFC 132. Notably, UFC veterans Tito Ortiz and Wanderlei Silva were the top earners on Saturday night. Via MMA Junkie: Dominick Cruz: $40,000 (includes $20,000 win bonus) def. Urijah Faber: $32,000 Chris Leben: $92,000 ($46,000 win bonus) def. Wanderlei Silva: $200,000 Dennis Siver: $50,000 ($25,000 win bonus) def. Matt […]
UFC eyes Japan event in early 2012
MMA Weekly reports that the UFC is heading to Japan for an event tentatively set for the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama. The UFC hasn’t traveled to Japan since 2000. Via MMA Weekly: While the venue has been reserved by agencies working with Zuffa in Japan, this (Saitama Super Arena) is still just the preliminary location they […]
Bloomberg TV profiles WWE
Last week Bloomberg TV’s show “Bloomberg Enterprise” profiled Vince McMahon and WWE. One of the more interesting quotes from McMahon was stating the difference between MMA and WWE. Notably, McMahon stated that MMA is “sport” whereas WWE is “entertainment”. This is in line with the change in business strategy for the wrestling organization with more of […]