The Ultimate Fighter’s return to FS1 drew just 147,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. TUF’s featured fight of the episode saw Macy Chiasson defeated Larissa Pacheco in a women’s featherweight matchup. Chiasson will take on Leah Letson in the tournament semifinals which will culminate at the TUF Finale in December. Payout Perspective: The […]
ESPN to air UFC event at Barclay’s January 19th
ESPN will carry UFC’s first event under its new contract with the promotion with an event January 19th at Brooklyn, New York’s Barclay’s Center. Sports Business Daily was the first to report the event on ESPN. The UFC entered into a 5-year $1.5 billion-dollar deal for ESPN to carry its events which will include events […]
Carl’s Jr. backs Champ Champ after Popeyes sides with Lewis before UFC 230
Less than 24 hours after Derrick Lewis secured Popeyes Chicken as a sponsor, Daniel Cormier has retained Carl’s Jr. in a sponsorship deal per the company’s twitter. The SoCal Company with restaurants all over the country (except Seattle) changed the name of its twitter account to “Carl’s Jr/Daniel Cormier fan account” for the occasion. Very […]
UFC middleweight announces USADA test positive for ostarine
Although it has yet to be announced due to new UFC Anti-Doping Policy rules, middleweight Marvin Vettori has announced that he has been flagged for a positive test of ostarine. MMA Junkie reported Vettori’s announcement made on his Instagram account. Vettori’s last fight was this past April with a split decision loss to Israel Adesanya. […]
Popeyes Chicken in Lewis corner at UFC 230
The Black Beast has made himself known for the outrageous things he says and his love of Popeye’s Chicken. MMA Fighting reports that Derrick Lewis has signed a sponsorship deal with Popeye’s Chicken. Through his management, Lewis has secured a deal with Popeye’s Chicken. Lewis and his opponent this Saturday, Daniel Cormier, have taken friendly […]