The Ratings Buffet for the week ending August 11th was highlighted by Saturday night’s UFC and Top Rank Boxing which went head to head. Friday ESPN: Golden Boy Boxing 9:00-11:09pm ET 415,000 viewers, 0.13 A18-49 Saturday FS1: UFC 214 Pre-Fight Show: 7:26-8:00pm ET 208,000 viewers, 0.07 A18-49 FS1: UFC Fight Night Prelims 8:00-10:00pm ET 633,000 […]
UFC applies for Co-Promotion for Mayweather-McGregor
The UFC has applied to become a co-promoter for the Mayweather-McGregor fight on August 26th in Las Vegas. Originally, the UFC indicated that it would only be in a supportive role, but now this does not seem to be the case. The Nevada State Athletic Commission will hear the issue at next week’s monthly meeting. […]
Mayweather-McGregor may use 8 ounce gloves
The Nevada State Athletic Commission will be looking into changing the glove size for the Floyd Mayweather-Conor McGregor fight at its next meeting on August 16th. Mayweather has requested that the glove size be changed from the typical 10-ounce gloves for the 147-pound weight division to 8 ounce gloves. In MMA, the glove weight is […]
Zuffa to hand over 6 documents previously privileged in Antitrust lawsuit
The Court in the UFC Antitrust Lawsuit has reviewed 86 documents from the company’s privilege log which identifies documents that it is withholding due to Attorney Client Privilege. Of the 86, it has ordered it hand over 6 documents from the list. The Order, dated August 4, 2017, relates to an Emergency Motion to Compel […]
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN Saturday night draws 728,000 viewers
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN Saturday night drew 728,000 according to Nielsen. The event featured Vasyl Lomachenko as he handily took care of Miguel Marriaga. There was an overlap with the NFL Hall of Fame ceremonies which may have skewed the ratings. Still, the main event went up against UFC Fight Night’s main event of […]