MMA Junkie reports that the seventh episode of TUF 13 received the lowest ratings of its season with 1 million viewers. The ratings sent out Friday piggyback the news this week that Brock Lesnar is out of the main event for UFC 131. Via MMA Junkie: “TUF 13” scored a 0.9 rating among men 18-49 […]
Sponsorship Spotlight: VXRSI
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with the owners of clothing brand VXRSI. Dano Dejos (Founder and Creative Director) and Karlo Reyes (CEO and Partner) discuss the VXRSI brand and its vision. MP: When was VXRSI founded? How did you come up with the name? Any concern that potential customers will not be able to […]
Lesnar out of UFC 131 with diverticulitis
Dana White announced during a last minute teleconference today that Brock Lesnar is out of UFC 131 due to another bout with diverticulitis. Despite needing to pull out of this fight to deal with this illness, Lesnar, who was on the call stated that he’s not retiring. As a result, Shane Carwin has been bumped up to […]
Rampage replaces Edgar for the “Moment”
According to a Spike TV release, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will replace Frankie Edgar as the featured athlete in the pre-event preview show, “In the Moment” on Spike TV. The cameras will follow Jackson in his preparation for his now headlining bout against Matt Hamill at UFC 130. Payout Perspective This was a logical alternative to […]
Bellator 43 ratings: 182,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports Bellator 43 ratings decreased in ratings from its prior week to 182,000 viewers. The replay drew 152,000 viewers. Bellator 43 featured the finale of the welterweight tournament with Jay Hieron beating Rick Hawn. Payout Perspective: Not bad considering Bellator went up against the Pacquiao fight. Still, the fight started around midnight so […]