The UFC 207 Prelims on Friday night drew 1.511 million viewers on FS1 per Sports TV Ratings. It was the fourth highest PPV of 2016 and the sixth prelims telecast to go over 1 million viewers. In addition, it drew 813,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 category. The featured fight on the prelims was Johny […]
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16 for 16: No. 1 WME-IMG purchase the UFC
The UFC was sold for approximately $4.2 billion this summer changing the face of the largest, mixed martial arts company. Despite internal and external denials, it was clear that Zuffa was set to sell the company. Perhaps we should have seen this coming the year prior. Subtle changes made to the brand logo and broadcasts, […]
UFC 207 draws largest MMA attendance in Nevada
UFC 207 drew 18,533 and a live gate of $4.75 according to UFC officials post-event. The gate set an attendance record in Nevada but lands 14th on the list of biggest gates in Nevada. The event was a sell-out according to the UFC. As we reported on Friday morning, there were just scattered tickets available […]
Ticket demand for Rousey still there for UFC 207
16 for 16: No. 4 Legislation to Amend Ali Act Introduced
In May 2016, Oklahoma Republican Congressman Markwayne Mullin introduced an expansion of the Muhammad Ali Boxing Reform Act to include MMA. A Congressional Subcommittee hearing was conducted in December to discuss the issues related to mixed martial arts and how the introduced law would help fighters. In addition to Congressman Mullin, it is co-sponsored by […]