MMA Junkie reports the bonuses and attendance from today’s TUF China Finale. Notably, Dong Hyun Kim, Matt Mitrione, Yui Chul Nam and Kazuki Tokudome earned $50,000 bonuses. As reported after the event from Macau, China, Dong Hyun Kim and Matt Mitrione won the Performance Bonus and Nam and Tokudome won Fight of the Night. Kim […]
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TUF Nations Episode 6 nets just 78,000 viewers
The MMA Report reports the ratings for this week’s TUF Nations which aired on FS2. TUF Nations, Episode 6 received only 78,000 total viewers which is the second time it has been on FS2. TUF Nations: Australia vs. Canada Episode 1: 371,000 viewers Episode 2: 253,000 viewers Episode 3: 107,000 viewers Episode 4: 384,000 viewers […]
UFC contemplates fighter uniforms
The UFC announced this week that it intends to have its fighters wear uniforms in the Octagon. Although nothing is official, multiple sources are reporting that the UFC has spoken with a major athletic apparel company regarding fitting its fighters for uniform to wear in the Octagon. The deal will dress the fighters including hats, […]
TUF Nations Episode 5: 187,000
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that the fifth episode of TUF Nations on FS1 received an average viewership of just 187,000 viewers. TUF Nations: Australia vs. Canada Episode 1: 371,000 viewers Episode 2: 253,000 viewers Episode 3: 107,000 viewers Episode 4: 384,000 viewers Episode 5: 187,000 viewers Payout Perspective: This week’s episode represents […]
UFC announces TUF Latin America
MMA Junkie reports that the next TUF series will feature fighters from Latin America. The news was announced on Thursday afternoon. The UFC will be accepting applications and eligible candidates must speak Spanish, have a minimum of 3 pro MMA fights and have a winning record. In order to appeal to the Latin American audience […]