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UFC on Versus 3 Prelims airing on Facebook

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Facebook live-streaming is here to stay for the UFC as it will air 2 prelim bouts prior to it airing on Versus tonight. In addition, Versus will have pre and post-fight shows on the channel similar to previous times on the network. Via MMA Junkie: The UFC’s Facebook page (www.facebook.com/ufc) has been used to stream […]

First international TUF likely in Philippines this year

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MMA Weekly reports that the ongoing UFC reality show, The Ultimate Fighter, will have its first international show in 2011, likely in the Philippines. Dana White made this announcement during a conference call Tuesday. Via MMA Weekly: “This year,” White confirmed about when an international “Ultimate Fighter” will debut. “I’m pretty sure the first one’s probably […]

TUF 12 Ratings and Review

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The broadcast of the TUF Finale last Saturday brought the 12th season of the UFC’s reality series to a close. The Finale earned a 1.4 HH rating on the strength of 2.0 million average viewers, while garnering a 2.3 in the M18-34 and a 1.9 in the M18-49. This seems like a perfect time to […]

TUF 12 Finale Fighter Salaries: Maia, Bonnar top earners

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The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed its list of salaries from this past Saturday night’s TUF 12 Finale at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas. Via MMA Junkie: Jonathan Brookins: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Michael Johnson: $8,000 Stephan Bonnar: $62,000 ($31,000 win bonus) def. Igor Pokrajac: $10,000 Demian Maia: $80,000 ($40,000 […]