MMA Fighting reports that UFC on Fuel TV 7 received a ratings average of 195,000 viewers for the live broadcast this past Saturday afternoon. The prime time replay of the show on Fuel garnered 116,000 viewers. Below are numbers from the UFC on Fuel events held outside of North America with the live events not […]
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Alvarez-Bellator lawsuit enters settlement discussions
The Eddie Alvarez-Bellator situation may be drawing closer to a possible settlement as Patrick English, attorney for Bellator, sent a letter to the Court requesting an extension of time to respond to Alvarez’s Counterclaims. The parties have agreed to the extension until March 1, 2013 and the Court approval should be a mere formality. Mr. […]
New York Times feature reviews UFC-Bellator-Spike relationship
The New York Times’ Sunday Business Section featured an article which addressed the current state of the MMA television business. The article focuses more on Bellator as it becomes the new dance partner for Spike TV. Entitled, “The Slugfest in the Executive Suite,” the print version, which is the Business Section’s front page story is […]
UFC on Fuel TV 7 attendance, gate and numbers
MMA Fighting reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for this afternoon’s UFC on Fuel TV 7. The event, held at the Wembley Arena in London, England, drew 10,349 with a gate of $1.3 million. The capacity of Wembley Arena is 12,500 although we do not know if the configuration of the arena had it at […]
Concessions made by New York may allow UFC in state
In a turn of events on Wednesday, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York was to hear oral arguments in New York’s Motion to Dismiss Zuffa’s First Amended Complaint. Instead, John Schwartz, attorney on behalf of the state of New York made a surprising admission. The attorney representing the Attorney General […]