MMA Payout has learned that the penultimate episode of TUF 20 drew an average viewership of 532,000 viewers in its first showing (7pmPT/10pmET) on Wednesday on FS1 per a Nielsen source. The episode brought the season 20 average to 514,000 viewers. There were two fights on the 11th episode. First, Carla Esparza defeated Tecia Torres […]
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Phil Brooks aka CM Punk signs with the UFC
In a surprise announcement during Saturday’s UFC 181 PPV, former WWE pro wrestler Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) announced that he has signed with the UFC. He indicated that he would have his first in 2015. Unlike WWE pro wrestler and former UFC fighter Brock Lesnar, Brooks does not have a pedigree in a combat […]
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UFC-Reebok uniform deal worth $70M per report
Gareth Davies reports that the UFC-Reebok uniform deal announced on Tuesday is worth $70 million dollars. The 6 year pact makes Reebok the official clothier for the mixed martial arts promotion. While the deal has been described as a positive “game changer” for the UFC, it has been criticized for the elimination of all other […]
Le requests release from UFC
Cung Le requested his release from the UFC on Wednesday in an interview with Josh Gross on his podcast. The request comes as a result of the way the UFC handled his post-UFC Fight Night 48 drug test which initially claimed he tested positive for elevated levels of growth hormone. On Gross’ podcast, Le outlined […]