The UFC will have a distinct presence on the Wednesday, April 27th edition of ABC’s “Good Morning America.” The appearance is lead-up to the sale of tickets for UFC 200. According to the UFC, Chuck Liddell, Miesha Tate, Paige VanZant and Dana White will be among the UFC stars announced to make appearances between 7-9am […]
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UFC 197 Prelims: 835,000 viewers
The UFC 197 Prelims drew an average rating of 835,000 viewers on Saturday night on FS1. The event was the lowest since UFC 192 in October 2015. The UFC 197 Prelims featured Sergio Pettis as he defeated Chris Kelades. Payout Perspective: For those wondering, UFC 192 featured Daniel Cormier taking on Alexander Gustafsson. The ratings […]
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UFC 197 payouts: Jones, DJ top the list
The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed payouts for Saturday’s UFC 197. Jon Jones topped the list earning $500,000. Via MMA Junkie: Jon Jones: $500,000 (no win bonus) def. Ovince Saint Preux: $55,000 Demetrious Johnson: $195,000 (includes $60,000 win bonus) def. Henry Cejudo: $60,000 Edson Barboza: $88,000 (includes $44,000 win bonus) def. Anthony Pettis: $80,000 Robert […]
Reebok to revamp fight kits for UFC
The Sports Business Journal reports that Reebok will unveil new UFC apparel starting at UFC 200 this July. Fighters were made aware of the tweaks earlier this month at the UFC Fighter Summit. Fighters were able to give feedback on the new apparel to people within Reebok’s new combat sports division at the Summit The […]