WWE Friday Night Smackdown on the USA Network saw a rise in its ratings as 1.578 million viewers watched the telecast. The telecast was 4th overall in the A18-49 demo Friday night after the NCAA Women’s Final Four games Friday night. Smackdown was up 17% from last week in viewership per Wrestlenomics. The three hour […]
UFC on ESPN 65 bonuses
UFC on ESPN 65 took place Saturday at The Apex in Las Vegas. The promotion awarded the $50K bonuses all four finishers. Rhys McKee, Dione Barbosa, Ode Osbourne and ChangHo Lee all received Performance Bonuses on Saturday night. Lee earned his $50K bonus with a TKO via strikes over Cortavious Romious in the second round […]
UFC Mexico City attendance, gate and bonuses
The UFC returned to Mexico City for another Fight Night. Four fighters were given $50K bonuses for their performances. Ateba Gautier, David Martinez, Edgar Chairez and Manuel Torres all received $50K bonuses. Gautier earned his bonus with a KO via knee of Jose Daniel Medina in the very first round. Martinez stopped Saimon Oliveira in […]
UFC makes Meta sponsor deal official
The UFC announced on Wednesday that Meta was the company’s new Official Fan Technology Partner. The multi-year sponsorship deal will include the promotion using Meta’s technology platforms, services and products. The deal includes Meta being the Official AI Glasses Partner of the UFC and will integrate the product at UFC events. It also designates Threads […]
Dave’s Hot Chicken becomes official UFC sponsor
Dave’s Hot Chicken and the UFC announced a sponsorship deal on Thursday which makes the fast-food restaurant an Official Sponsor of the promotion. The restaurant chain started to appear at UFC events late last year and based on the social media response stating that many saw the ads at promotion events it decided to expand […]