The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) features an interesting piece on the UFC and the importance of its next television deal. With all of its successes, the SBJ states that nothing will be more important than its next tv deal as its contract with Spike TV ends after this year. The article brings up positive poll […]
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Gamblers favor MMA over boxing
Cagewriter (via the Las Vegas Sun) reports on the rise of gambling on the UFC and how it has surpassed boxing in terms of the choice for gamblers on combat sports. Notwithstanding the Pacquiao factor, most gamblers wanting to bet on fights favor the UFC rather than a boxing card. According to Mike Colbert of Cantor Gaming, […]
Bisping vs. Miller next TUF coaches
Dana White announced on the Underground that next season’s TUF coaches will be Michael Bisping and Jason Miller. The hope is that Bisping and Miller’s personalities will add some punch to the reality series. Coming to the conclusion of a disappointing TUF season which saw a decrease in ratings, little drama and Brock Lesnar pulling out of his fight […]
UFC launches Octagon Nation tour
The UFC announced the start of the Octagon Nation tour set to tour the U.S. this summer. The tour will travel via an 18 wheel truck and visit many of the summer festivals as well as many of the major U.S. cities. Via UFC press release: Utilizing a new, fully-customized 18-wheeler truck and two Octagon-sized […]
TUF 13 Episode 9: 1 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that this week’s TUF reached an tied this season’s low in ratings with 1 million viewers. Episode 9 scored an overall household rating of 0.9, as well as 1.0 among men 18-49 and a 0.9 among men 18-34. Episode 9 ties for the lowest ratings of the season as Episode 7 also had a lowly 1 million […]