Variety is reporting that the tentative numbers for the WWE’s annual supershow met expectations with 1 million PPV buys. The buy rate reflects a 30% increase in North America and 15% overseas. The 1 million buys was helped by the return of The Rock to the WWE roster and the annual celebrity involvement, this time […]
Zuffa sued for “UFC Fan Expo”
Toronto-based Hobby Star Marketing has filed an injunction against Zuffa, LLC, citing trademark infringement for the UFC Fan Expo mark used for this weekend’s events at the Direct Energy Center. The lawsuit also names Reed Exhibitions, the convention company running the event. Hobby Star Marketing is an organizer of Fan Expo Canada. The expo is […]
TUF 13 Episode 5: 1.5 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that last night’s episode of The Ultimate Fighter on Spike TV a season-best average of 1.5 million viewers. Episode 5 received a 1.3 rating among men 18-49 and a 1.4 among men 18-34. Via MMA Junkie: Wednesday’s episode scored a 1.3 household rating overall and matched the 1.5 million viewers who tuned […]
UFC Central debuts for 129
The UFC announced the debut of “UFC Central” on UFC.tv for this Saturday at UFC 129. The UFC is encouraging fans to purchase the PPV online and experience the UFC’s comprehensive coverage. Via UFC press release: UFC Central, which begins at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT, will feature pre-fight analysis and be available for free […]
Should there be a fighter’s union?
In a recent interview with ESPN, Randy Couture voiced his concern for fighters to receive health benefits. These comments raised the issue of whether there is a need for a fighter’s union. While Couture is against a union, he endorsed the need for fighters to receive some type of medical coverage. Via ESPN: Couture isn’t interested in spearheading a […]