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TUF 21 Episode 12 draws 423,000 viewers

July 9, 2015 by Jason Cruz 16 Comments

The Ultimate Fighter 21 season finale drew 423,000 viewers according to Sports TV Ratings. The slight decrease from last week brought the season average to 394,000 viewers. A replay the same night at 10pm PT drew an additional 27,000 viewers. Thus, the west coast feed not very strong or just everyone watched the final at […]

UFC makes subtle changes to logo, design

July 9, 2015 by Jason Cruz 10 Comments

The UFC is changing its logo but you will have to look hard to see the difference. In an effort to revamp the look and feel of the presentation of the brand, the company will unveil subtle changes this weekend. According to an AP story, the UFC hired creative directors at Troika to redesign the […]

Aldo would have made $4 million for UFC 189

July 8, 2015 by Jason Cruz 22 Comments

Although Jose Aldo will not be in the main event for UFC 189, Dana White is discussing the ex-Featherweight champion in his interviews. On ESPN Audio, White indicated that Aldo would have made “close to $4 million” on Saturday night. White talked to Ryen Russillo on his radio show Tuesday to promote UFC 189. Russillo […]

White estimates UFC 189 at $7.1 million

July 7, 2015 by Jason Cruz 19 Comments

UFC 189 will set a new gate record for MMA in the United States according to Dana White. In an interview on the Jim Rome Show on Tuesday, White stated that despite the scratch of Jose Aldo, ticket sales have increased to an estimated $7.1 million. The July 11th event should surpass the previous top […]

Melendez suspended one year for failed UFC 188 drug test

July 6, 2015 by Jason Cruz 23 Comments

The UFC announced that Gilbert Melendez tested positive for “exogenous origin of testosterone metabolites” per a UFC press release. The results originate from his June bout at UFC 188 in Mexico City. He has been issued and accepted a one year ban from the company. Per a portion the UFC press release: The UFC has […]