The final Live + SD ratings for the replay of UFC on Fox Saturday night drew 4.72 million viewers per Sports TV Ratings. Final Live+SD # for UFC 206 on Fox Saturday night: 4.72 million. — Sports TV Ratings (@SportsTVRatings) December 28, 2016 Monday TV By Numbers reported the huge ratings win for the UFC […]
16 for 16: No. 6 The year of Conor McGregor
Conor McGregor showed the world why he continues to dominate and elevate the sport of MMA. McGregor lost in March at UFC 196, scoffed at having to do media for UFC 200 and retired, unretired and returned to avenge his loss at UFC 203 and then headline UFC 205 in New York. At every stop, McGregor […]
Barnett flagged for potential USADA violation
Josh Barnett has been flagged for a potential USADA violation for an out of competition test from December 9, 2016. The UFC issued its standard statement with respect to potential anti-doping violations. Barnett’s last fight was on September 3, 2016, a win against Andrei Arlovski. He was not scheduled for an upcoming fight. Payout Perspective: […]
16 for 16: No. 7 Bellator signings includes Fedor, Sonnen, amateur wrestlers
Benson Henderson, Rory MacDonald and Chael Sonnen signed with Bellator MMA this year reflecting a new age of free agency for MMA. Fedor Emelianenko was also signed by the Viacom-owned company in 2016. Wanderlei Silva also joined Bellator in March 2016 but would not be able to fight until 2017 as he is still serving […]