Phil “CM Punk” Brooks participated in the ESPN “car wash” yesterday at the network’s campus in Connecticut. The whirlwind of interviews on the various ESPN shows detailing his signing with the UFC should hype up an anticipated debut sometime in 2015. For his part, Punk (who has the rights to the name CM Punk) has […]
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TUF 20 Episode 12 Live + 3 viewership up to 752,000
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that TUF 20 Episode 12 drew an additional 244,000 viewers for a total of 752,000 viewers for the regular season finale. The increase in the 12th episode of 244,000 viewers brings the average increase in viewers from DVR watching to 275,000. The Live +3 ratings for TUF […]
Le, Quarry and Fitch file lawsuit against Zuffa
Attorneys for plaintiffs on behalf of Cung Le, Nate Quarry and Jon Fitch have filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Northern California in San Jose, California on their behalf. A press conference held Tuesday afternoon announced the lawsuit which was filed earlier in the day which may add more plaintiffs to the lawsuit. […]
Reebok signs Rousey, Jones to sponsorship deals
The UFC announced that Reebok has signed Jon Jones and Ronda Rousey presumably as spokespersons for the brand. The announcement comes on the heels of the recent announcement that Reebok would be the official global outfitter of the UFC. The deals appear to be individual sponsorship with the brand and both will have the opportunity […]
TUF 20 Finale on FS1 draws 989,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from a Niesen source that the TUF 20 Finale on FS1 Friday drew an average of 989,000 peaking at 1,219,000 viewers during the main event between Carla Esparza and Rose Namajunas. The Prelims which preceded the main card on Friday night between 7:00pmET-9:00pm ET produced 719,000 viewers. The TUF 20 Finale […]