This week ESPN debuted its first commercial with an MMA theme. The 15 second skit features UFC welterweight champion Georges St-Pierre and ESPN host John Anderson. Payout Perspective: ESPN is the undisputed “worldwide leader in sports” and this commercial will lend credibility to the sport of MMA. It’s certainly a step in the right direction for MMA’s […]
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Ears to Joe: Lauzon fight banner pokes fun at himself
Fight banners are a way that fighters can earn extra money through their sponsors. Most fans rarely pay them any attention since the fighters stand in front of them as they are being introduced. However, Joe Lauzon’s fight banner seeks to be a little different. Poking fun at Lauzon’s ears, the banner is a subtle […]
TUF 12 Episode 10: 1.8 million viewers
MMA Payout has learned that The Ultimate Fighter 12, Episode 10 scored a decent 1.3 hh rating with an average of 1.8 million viewers. Spike TV emailed the ratings information to MMA Payout today. TUF earned a 1.80 with M18-49 and a 2.10 in M18-34. Good ratings for these demographics. Qtr hours/ hh rating: 1.27 1.15 […]
Analyzing the WEC & UFC Merger: Its Effect On the MMA Landscape
Last week, the UFC announced they would be absorbing the World Extreme Cagefighting (WEC) promotion under the parent Zuffa banner, taking on new Lightweight fighters and adding the Featherweight and Bantamweight divisions to the promotion. The WEC released the following statement detailing the merger: “As the UFC continues to evolve and grow globally, we want […]