The second episode of TUF 21 on FS1 scored just 454,000 viewers in overnight ratings per Sports TV Ratings. It’s a slight decrease from the debut. In the second episode, Luis “Buscape” Firmino defeated Uros Jurisic by unanimous decision in a fight that Dana White voiced his displeasure. TUF 21 was up against the NBA […]
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Zuffa files Reply Brief in Motion to Transfer Venue
Zuffa has filed its Reply Brief in response to the Plaintiffs’ Opposition to Zuffa’s Motion to Transfer the Venue. Predictably, the big issue will be whether or not the fighter contracts which avail them to the Nevada should be interpreted by the Court. In its Motion to Transfer Venue from San Jose to Las Vegas, […]
Reebok ends Jon Jones sponsorship deal
Darren Rovell reports that Reebok has terminated the contract of Jon Jones. The news comes on the heels of his suspension from the UFC on Tuesday. BREAKING: Reebok has terminated the contract of UFC fighter Jon Jones effective immediately. — Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) April 29, 2015 Jon Jones becomes 1st athlete to lose two shoe […]
Jones stripped of title, suspended indefinitely
The UFC announced Tuesday night that it has stripped Light Heavyweight Jon Jones of his title and suspended him indefinitely. Daniel Cormier has stepped in to face Anthony Johnson for the now vacated title at UFC 187. The discipline to Jones comes after his hit and run accident in New Mexico this weekend. Jones fled […]
UFC 186 Prelims draw 710,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that the UFC 186 Prelims on Fox Sports 1 drew 710,000 viewers in Live + Same Day viewership. It is the first Prelims event that has drawn less than 1 million viewers in 2015. The featured card on the Prelims featured Patrick Cote taking on Joe Riggs with […]