Heavy.com is reporting that ION Television will run the prelims for UFC 140 on December 10th. Spike TV will carry the prelims for UFC 141 on December 30th in what will be the last UFC live televised event on the network. The UFC aired its prelims for UFC 125 and 127 in January and February […]
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Survey: UFC has growth potential but some still skeptical
The Sports Business Journal released its results from its annual reader’s survey. While the UFC received some praise, the most telling result was whether sponsors should align its brand with the UFC. According to the industry publication, of the 1,158 respondents to the question: “If you were a chief marketing officer, would you align your brand […]
NeuLion-UFC introduce new UFC.tv phone app
NeuLion, Inc. has introduced an all-access mobile phone app for the Android platform. The app allows Android users to stream UFC PPVs. As one might recall, NeuLion and UFC entered into a partnership which would enhance UFC.tv. Here are the features of the UFC.tv app via UFC and NeuLion joint press release: -Live streaming of […]
UFC 139 Prelims: 1.2 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC 139 Prelims on Spike TV scored an average of 1.2 million viewers. The pre-PPV fights received a 0.9 household rating and won its time slot among male viewers in the 18-34 demographic. The UFC 139 Prelims were second among males in the 18-49 demographic for the time slot. The […]
Le tops fighter payouts for UFC 139
The California State Athletic Commission released the payroll for UFC 139. Notably, Cung Le topped the list of fighter payouts with $350,000. Le also received a $70,000 bonus for being co-fight of the night. The fighter list via MMA Junkie: Dan Henderson: $250,000 (no win bonus) def. Mauricio Rua: $165,000 Wanderlei Silva: $200,000 (no win […]