MMA Fighting reports that the overnight ratings for Saturday’s UFC on Fox 12 drew an average of 2.02 million viewers in overnight ratings. According to Television By Numbers, it tied with NBC for highest rated show on network television in its time slot. UPDATED 07/28/14: "UFC on Fox 12" gets 1.6 overnight rating for card […]
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Nick Diaz back with the UFC
MMA Junkie reports that Nick Diaz has signed a three fight contract with the UFC. Diaz indicated he is looking to return early 2015. Dana White tweeted out the evidence of the signing. He’s back @nickdiaz209 just signed a new bout agreement 2 fight! Details coming soon http://t.co/coguxLGhUI pic.twitter.com/BGlZriJjMW — Dana White (@danawhite) July 24, […]
Belfort license allows Belfort-Weidman at UFC 181
Vitor Belfort was granted a conditional license by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Wednesday. The issuance of the license allowed the UFC to announce Belfort-Chris Weidman at UFC 181 set for December 6th in Las Vegas. With his attorney, Belfort appeared at the Commission hearing to discuss the application for license. The Commission asked […]
Upon signing, Carano gets next shot at Rousey
MMA Junkie reports that Gina Carano, if signed, will be next in line to take on Ronda Rousey in December. Dana White announced this during a media scrum on Friday. The announcement means that Carano will be given a title shot even though she has not fought in five years. White defended his choice of […]
UFC 175: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 175 which was the centerpiece for International Fight Week. The main event from the Mandalay Bay in Vegas had Chris Weidman defending his middleweight title against Lyoto Machida. Weidman defends belt against Machida It was a tough title defense, but […]