MMA Junkie reports that the UFC Prelims for UFC 133 scored an average of 1.4 million viewers. It earned a 1.0 rating and was the highest rated show on Saturday among key demos of men 18-49 and 18-34. The UFC Prelims featured Chad Mendes defeating Rani Yahya and Alexander Gustafsson knocked out Matt Hammill. The […]
GSP featured in Under Armour “Footsteps” campaign
Georges St. Pierre is featured in a commercial with Ray Lewis, Tom Brady, Cam Newton and other athletes for the newest Under Armour ad campaign. The campaign entitled “Footsteps” launched in support of this year’s fall line of clothes. A link to the commercial is here. Payout Perspective: In this extended version of the […]
UFC 133: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we look at the much-maligned UFC 133 event in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. In the main event, Rashad Evans took out Tito Ortiz to cement his spot as the number one contender in the Light Heavyweight division. Evans knees Ortiz for win Rashad Evans looked phenomenal and displayed […]
GSP vs. Diaz rumored to be next Primetime series
MMA Weekly reports that the next UFC Primetime series will likely be Georges St. Pierre vs. Nick Diaz. The three-part series will go in depth behind each training camp prior to their championship fight at UFC 137. Although GSP is a Primetime veteran, it is unknown how Diaz will do in the behind the scenes, […]
McMahon denies any ties with UFC in company earnings call
WWE announced its 2nd quarter earnings on Thursday as it beat analyst expectations. In its earnings call, Vince McMahon dismissed any partnership with the UFC for a television network.The question came as a result of Dana White’s recent visit to WWE headquarters. White was vague about the reason for his visit while McMahon indicated that […]