MMA Junkie reports that FS1 will air the UFC 165 main card in its entirety on Thursday. The card was highlighted by Jon Jones’ title defense against Alesander Gustaffson. The PPV replay airs as part of a special three-part special “UFC Reloaded” starting at 5pm PT/8PM ET. In addition to Jones-Gus, you will also get […]
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Recent surveys reveal interesting info with UFC audience
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reported some recent findings from a compilation of surveys which compared the UFC with other major sports properties. It provided some reasons why certain sponsors partner with the UFC. The survey indicated that UFC fans are the most likely to have purchased consumer electronics in the past 12 months. […]
UFC sponsor talks about obstacles of putting its logo on fighters
MMA Junkie reports on the obstacles companies have in sponsoring UFC fighters. Hans Molenkamp talked about his company, Triumph United, and the sponsorship market. Molenkamp talked about the evolution of sponsoring fighters and the reason why fighters like Cole Miller are finding it harder to earn money on sponsors. He also addressed the UFC’s role […]
UFC 164 salaries: Heavyweights top payroll
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from August’s UFC 164 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Frank Mir and Josh Barnett topped the payroll of over $1.1 million. Via MMA Junkie: Anthony Pettis: $54,000 (includes $27,000 win bonus) def. Benson Henderson: $110,000 Josh Barnett: $160,000 (no win bonus) def. Frank Mir: $200,000 Chad Mendes: $62,000 (includes $31,000 win bonus) […]
Palhares fired by the UFC
MMA Fighting reports that Rousimar Palhares has been released from the UFC. After defeating Mike Pierce with an ankle lock, but refusing to immediately release the hold after Pierce’s tap, the UFC decided to do away with Palhares. It was the second time Palhares has been reprimanded while in the UFC as in March 2010 […]