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UFC-Snapchat announce partnership

June 24, 2016 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

The UFC announced a multi-year partnership with Snapchat in which the company will provide coverage of event via its ‘Live’ product. The partnership will launch at UFC 200 on July 9th. Via UFC.com: Fight fans at UFC events, that also have the Snapchat mobile app on their iOS or Android devices will have the opportunity […]

TUF 23 Episode 10 draws low ratings due to soccer

June 23, 2016 by Jason Cruz 4 Comments

The Ultimate Fighter Wednesday night was pushed back and moved to FS2 due to the Copa America soccer match delay. On FS2 it just generated 43,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. It aired from 11-12am on FS2 and drew 27,000 in the Adult 18-49 range. This was probably not the best time for the sudden […]

TMZ reports UFC sale “isn’t even close”

June 22, 2016 by Jason Cruz 3 Comments

TMZ Sports reports that the imminent sale of the UFC is not close to happening. The news comes after lawyers on behalf of the company sent a letter to Jeremy Botter dismissing his report that the UFC was in the midst of being sold for $4.2 billion. The news from TMZ is peculiar considering the […]

UFC Fight Night 89 draws 964,000 viewers, Prelims draw 369,000

June 21, 2016 by Jason Cruz 4 Comments

UFC Fight Night 89 drew 964,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night according to Sports TV Ratings. The overnight rating reflects a 22% increase from last month’s Memorial Day weekend Fight Night. One should note that UFC Fight Night 89 was on a Saturday night. The last Fight Night held on a Saturday night was the […]

Company refutes UFC has been sold

June 21, 2016 by Jason Cruz 5 Comments

MMA Junkie reports that Zuffa has sent an email to its employees refuting the story that the UFC has been sold. Dave Sholler has made an official statement denying the report from FloCombat that the company has been purchased. Sholler told MMA Junkie that, “FloCombat.com’s report indicating that the UFC has been sold is false.” […]