The Wrestling Observer reports that the Ultimate Fighter 17 Prelims on Fuel TV garnered an impressive 236,000 viewer average. The TUF 17 Prelims was the second most watched program in Fuel TV history. In addition, the weigh-ins the day before scored 126,000 viewers which made it the third most watched weigh-ins in Fuel TV history. […]
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Court denies Bellator’s Motion to Dismiss Alvarez Counterclaims
The United States District Court for the District Court of New Jersey has denied Bellator’s Motion to Dismiss the Counterclaims of Eddie Alvarez. The litigation between the two sides will continue. Bellator had brought a Motion to Dismiss Alvarez’s Counterclaims for Tortious Interference with a Prospective Economic Advantage and Breach of Contract. Judge Jose Linares […]
Nike releasing Jon Jones shoes, shirts on Friday
FighterXFashion reports that Nike will be releasing shoes and shirts for UFC Light Heavyweight Champion John “Bones” Jones this Friday. Shoes will be released in limited quantities at select NikeTowns in New York and Las Vegas and online at Nike.com. Jones is one of three UFC fighters with a Nike contract and is the only […]
TUF 17 Finale ratings: 1.7 million
John Morgan of MMA Junkie reports that The Ultimate Fighter 17 Finale on Saturday night scored 1.705 million viewers. Morgan reported the TUF 17 Finale was the number 1 cable show in the 18-49 male demo. Notably, Morgan reported that the number 1 network programming at the time was NASCAR on Fox. The TUF 16 […]
TUF 17 payouts: Faber, Tate head list of salaries
MMA Fighting reports the TUF 17 Finale salaries for Saturday night’s event. The payroll of $508,500 was topped by main event winner Urijah Faber. Via MMA Fighting: Urijah Faber $110,000 ($55,000 base; $55,000 win bonus) Scott Jorgensen $23,500 Kelvin Gastelum $16,000 ($8,000 base; $8,000 win bonus) Uriah Hall $8,000 Cat Zingano $14,000 ($7,000 base; $7,000 […]