According to a report from Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand advertisers are growing weary of the unknown viewership numbers that are watching online content such as the UFC on ESPN+. The concern may lead to a demand from advertisers to provide solid numbers for specific program for direct-to-consumer platforms. At a National Association of Broadcasters […]
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UFC Fight Night 164 attendance and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 164, San Paolo, took place on Saturday from Ginasio do Ibirapuera in Brazil. Jan Blachowicz won a split decision in the main event over Ronaldo Souza. The main event was nothing to re-watch online but a reported sellout of 10,344 fans came to watch the latest event promoted by the UFC. There […]
LFA finds home on UFC Fight Pass
Legacy Fighting Alliance, a longtime fixture on AXS TV until the recent acquisition by Anthem Sports and Entertainment, has found a new home with UFC Fight Pass. The first event streams live this Friday, November 15th according to a company press release. LFA has been a springboard for many fighters looking to make it into […]
UFC Moscow attendance and gate
UFC on ESPN +21 took place in Moscow on Saturday with the main event drawing a Fight of the Night bonus. Zabit Magomedsharipov’s win over Calvin Kattar drew Fight of the Night Honors. In addition Magomed Ankalaev’s front kick stoppage of Dalcha Lungiambula drew a Performance Bonus. David Zawada’s upset victory over Abubakar Nurmagomedov took […]
Gastelum, Cordeiro and Anderson fined by NYSAC
ESPN reports that the New York State Athletic Commission fined three for conduct before and during UFC 244. Corey Anderson was fined $10,000 for unsportsmanlike conduct and Gastelum was fined $1,000 for violating a weigh-in policy. In addition, Gastelum’s coach, Rafael Cordeiro was fined $200 for helping his fighter during the weigh-in process. Video of […]