One of the storylines for UFC 120 is the burgeoning success of the UFC in the UK. UFC UK president Marshall Zelzanik spoke earlier this week about the possibility of UFC Championship fights being held across the pond. “Obviously, championship fights for the most part are elevated to the pay-per-view cards,” Zelaznik told MMA Junkie, […]
TUF episode No. 5 and UFC Primetime episode 2 ratings
MMA Payout has learned that the fifth episode of TUF earned an average audience of 1.9 million viewers and an overall 1.34 household rating. The 1.9 million viewers is a season high. This week’s TUF garnered a strong 1.93 rating in M18-49 and a 2.2 in M18-34. The quarter hours/ hh rating are as follows: […]
WEC 51 official gate draws less than 3,800 fans
MMA Junkie reports the release of the official numbers from the Colorado State Boxing Commission for WEC 51 held September 30th. 3,791 fans attended with a live gate or $191,620. The average revenue per ticket issued was $50.55. The event was the first-ever in Colorado. Payout Perspective: The numbers are better than WEC 50, but […]
Zuffa sues British PPV pirate
The Las Vegas Sun (H/t Bloody Elbow) reports that Zuffa filed a lawsuit in the United States District Court of Nevada on Friday against a British man, Daniel Wallace, for illegally streaming UFC PPVs over the internet. The UFC has filed a temporary restraining order prohibiting Wallace’s website, livevss.tv (associated with livevss.net), from streaming this Saturday’s UFC 120. […]
Zuffa contributes to Cuomo campaign in New York
The NY Post reported this week that the UFC’s parent company, Zuffa, contributed $74,600 to the campaign of NY Gubernatorial candidate Andrew Cuomo (D). Zuffa has not contributed to the campaign of Carl Paladino (R). Zuffa has sought to tap into the New York market but has met stiff, vocal opposition from NY politician Bob Reilly. […]