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UFC officially announces Sweden stadium show

November 13, 2014 by Jason Cruz 2 Comments

The UFC announced that Alexander Gustafsson will face Anthony Johnson on January 24, 2015 in an arena in Gustafsson’s home country of Stockholm, Sweden for UFC on Fox 14. It will be the first network show of 2015 and first outside of the U.S.. As most recall, UFC 129 was the first stadium show from […]

TUF 20 Episode 7 Live + 3 numbers up to 764,000

November 12, 2014 by Jason Cruz 12 Comments

MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that the adjusted DVR ratings for the seventh episode of TUF 20 drew it up to 764,000 viewers. The number represents a gain of 270,000 viewers from its overnight rating of 494,000 viewers. Payout Perspective: The Live +3 average is now at 808,000 viewers whereas the overnight […]

ESPN signs Sonnen to analyst job

November 12, 2014 by Jason Cruz 6 Comments

MMA Junkie reports that ESPN has hired former UFC star and Fox Sports 1 TV analyst Chael Sonnen. Sonnen was let go from FOX after he failed a pre-UFC 175 drug test. Per an ESPN press release, Sonnen will join ESPN as a UFC Analyst. Per the release, he has signed on to “a multi-fight […]

Silva stopped from making appearance at Bellator pre-party

November 12, 2014 by Jason Cruz 1 Comment

MMA Junkie reports that Wanderlei Silva will not participate at a pre-party Friday to promote Bellator 131 due to a contractual issue with the UFC. The announcement comes just a day after Bellator sent a press release announcing his appearance. Due to prior contractual obligations, Wanderlei Silva will not be able to participate in #Bellator131‘s […]

UFC Fight Night 56: 699,000 viewers

November 11, 2014 by Jason Cruz 37 Comments

MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that UFC Fight Night 56 on FS1 Saturday night drew an average viewership of 699,000 viewers. It was the second UFC event in two days. The main event of UFC FN 56 saw Ovince St. Preux KO Shogun Rua in the first round. UFC Fight Night ratings […]