The adjusted ratings of episode 2 of TUF 25 drew 497,000 viewers on Live +3 according to Nielsen. It reflects a 38% increase over its Live + SD rating of 324,000 viewers on FS1. Payout Perspective: Notably, the increase in DVR viewership is down from the last two seasons of TUF. But, the increase for […]
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White announces GSP out, Romero in as next challenger for Bisping
Dana White has reversed course and announced that Michael Bisping will defend his middleweight title against Yoel Romero and the announced fight with Georges St-Pierre is off for now. White told UFC Fox Australia that Bisping will defend his UFC middleweight title against Yoel Romero. Although nothing officially announced, one suspects that the fight will […]
Gastelum accepts settlement for failed drug test
Kelvin Gastelum has taken a settlement offer to resolve a finding of marijuana metabolites in his system. As a result, he was docked 20 percent of his fight purse, suspended 90 days retroactive to his fight against Vitor Belfort in Brazil. Gastelum KO’d Belfort in the first round this past March. His drug test sample […]
Plaintiffs in UFC Antitrust lawsuit seek status conference to decide outstanding issues
Attorneys representing the Plaintiffs in the UFC antitrust lawsuit have requested a status conference with the federal magistrate to discuss outstanding issues that may impact the prosecution of its class action lawsuit. The letter with the Court was filed on Friday, May 5th. The Plaintiffs list several issues as to request a hearing with the […]
Abreu given a 4-year suspension by USADA for second violation
Ricardo Abreu has been given a four-year sanction by USADA for his second anti-doping policy violation. Abreu is serving a suspension when he was notified of another potential anti-doping violation. In his second test, Abreu tested positive for 19-norandrosterone (19-NA), the main metabolite of nandrolone, from an out-of-competition test taken this past December 21. In […]