Bloody Elbow reports that Nike’s sponsorship of Jon Jones did not usurp the sponsorship of Manny Pacquiao. Dana White originally indicated that Nike was “shutting down” the Manny Pacquiao line for Jones. Pacquiao advisor Michael Koncz told BoxingScene.com that Nike execs found White’s comments “pretty amusing.” Koncz indicated that Nike had new deals in store […]
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UFC 150 Prelims: 974,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that the FX prelims for UFC 150 scored just 974,000 viewers. The ratings were the third lowest since the prelims moved to FX. The other two prelims (rated lower) were UFC 147 and UFC 142. Notably, both of those events were out of Brazil. To further the evaluation the buy rates for […]
Payout Perspective: UFC 150
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we’re in Denver, Colorado where Henderson-Edgar II took place in a controversial decision. Henderson retains title in questionable decision Another solid fight between the two without a clear winner. Of course, it goes to the judges’ decision. And the champ retains the title. Yes, everyone thinks […]
UFC 150 bonuses, attendance and gate
MMA Junkie reports the bonuses and attendance and gate for UFC 150. The event drew 15,008 for a gate of $650,000 at the Pepsi Center in Denver, Colorado. In addition, the bonuses for the night were $60,000 each and the UFC gave Donald Cerrone 2 bonuses: Fight of the Night: Cerrone-Guillard KO of the Night: […]
The Pro Wrestling Post: WWE Sat mornings, Rock-Cena in prime time, Vince talks UFC ratings
Welcome to another edition of The Pro Wrestling Post. This week we look at the WWE’s return to Saturday mornings, NBC shows Rock-Cena later this month and Vince McMahon calls out the UFC. WWE returns to Saturday AM The LA Times reports that the WWE will have a half hour Saturday morning show named the […]