The Ultimate Fighter 25 debut on FS1 drew 288,000 viewers per ShowBuzz Daily. The rating is the lowest-ever for the TUF franchise. T.J. Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt serve as the coaches this season. Prior to Wednesday night’s episode, the lowest-rated debut was last season’s TUF 24 which posted 370,000 viewers. The two-hour premiere aired on […]
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South Korean authorities investigate potential “fight fixing”
South Korean officials are investigating a potential fight fixing issue from UFC Fight Night 79 from November 2015. Fighters Tae Hyun Bang and Leo Kunts were warned by UFC official before their fight on the night per MMA Junkie. Bang is reportedly under police investigation for allegedly taking a bribe. One South Korean news outlet […]
Conor McGregor named to Time’s list of “100 Most Influential People”
Conor McGregor has made Time magazine’s of 100 “Most Influential People” in the world. Arnold Schwarzenegger wrote the profile for Time. The former Governor of California’s writeup on Conor is here. Previously, Time Magazine picked Ronda Rousey on a list of those “30 People Under 30 Changing the World.” Payout Perspective: McGregor’s brazen interviews and […]
UFC on Fox 24 drew 1,996,000; Prelims draw 1,105,000
UFC on Fox 24 drew 1,996,000 viewers on Fox Saturday afternoon in adjusted ratings to account for the overrun per Nielsen. The UFC Prelims drew 1,105,000 on Fox. The main card peaked during the main event portion of the telecast with 2,874,000 viewers from 10-10:15pm ET. UFC on Fox Ratings Overnights Live + SD UFC […]
S&P Global reaffirms UFC Holdings, LLC debt rating, outlook
S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed UFC Holding’s first lien “B+” rating after news of seeking $100 million in additional loans. Due to its high leverage, S&P rated UFC Holdings, LLC as having a negative outlook. For a definition of S&P’s ratings, look here. A “B” rating is characterized as, “more vulnerable to nonpayment than obligations rated […]