The third episode of TUF 22 drew 533, 000 viewers on FS1 Wednesday night according to Sports TV Ratings. It reflects an approximately 15% increase over last week’s episode. In the episode, Team Faber’s Chris Gruetzemacher defeated Team McGregor’s Sascha Sharma. The episode featured a meltdown by McGregor as Sharma did not listen to his […]
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Fortune chooses Rousey for 2015 “40 under 40” list
Ronda Rousey was chosen by Fortune as one of its “40 under 40,” in its annual list compiled by the magazine. The list identifies the top young professionals that influence business under the age of 40. Per Fortune, the list is “a measure of power and influence.” To find out how they compiled the list, go […]
Gus speaks out about Reebok deal
MMA Junkie reports that Alexander Gustafsson is the latest UFC fighter to speak out about the Reebok apparel deal. Although Gustafsson chose his words, he advocated for more pay for the lesser-established fighters. “Pay the fighters a lot more money,” Gustafsson told MMA Junkie. He also chimed in on the Reebok deal and while he […]
TUF 22 Episode 2 up to 740,000 in DVR +3 numbers
MMA Payout has learned that the second episode of TUF from last Wednesday drew an increase of 60% from its initial live airing according to Nielsen sources. The DVR +3 ratings was up to 740,000 viewers last week. The increase in DVR viewership is up from the first episode’s DVR increase. It was up 15% […]
NV state senator speaks out against Diaz suspension
TMZ Sports reports that Nevada state senator Tick Segerblom is speaking out against the NSAC suspension of Nick Diaz. He calls the 5 year ban “totally inappropriate.” Senator Segerblom‘s (D) district includes a portion of Las Vegas and is within Clark County, Nevada. Per the Nevada state senate web site, he is on the Senate […]