Television By Numbers reports that UFC on Fox 13 drew 2.27 million viewers in overnight ratings Saturday night. It drew a 3 share and 0.9 rating. It placed second in network viewing with the old holiday classic of Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer drawing over 5 million viewers opposing the UFC. UFC on Fox Ratings […]
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Report states fighter lawsuit against UFC imminent
Bloody Elbow is reporting that an impending lawsuit to be filed presumably by current fighters under contract by the UFC against the organization for violations of U.S. antitrust law. Although no specifics were given in the report, the fighters that will seek class action status will seek millions of dollars along with treble damages (three times […]
UFC 181: Payout Perspective
Phil Brooks aka CM Punk signs with the UFC
In a surprise announcement during Saturday’s UFC 181 PPV, former WWE pro wrestler Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) announced that he has signed with the UFC. He indicated that he would have his first in 2015. Unlike WWE pro wrestler and former UFC fighter Brock Lesnar, Brooks does not have a pedigree in a combat […]
UFC-Reebok announce 6 year sponsor deal
The UFC and Reebok announced the long-awaited fight uniform deal which will commence during International Fight Week July 2015. The announcement came with many interesting details. The UFC touted the announcement as its biggest non-broadcast contract ever. Financial terms were not disclosed for the 6 year partnership which makes Reebok the exclusive uniform supplier and […]