Monster Energy will remain in the Bellator cage as the promotion announced a new three-year-deal per company release on Friday. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. Via Bellator press release: The partnership with Monster Energy has been an important component of our business since day one,” said Bellator President Scott Coker. “They […]
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Former UFC vet and TUF competitor suspended 4 years by NSAC for use of fake urine
Former UFC fighter and TUF contestant Cody McKenzie was suspended 4 years by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for failing to give a urine sample prior to an MMA event in September. McKenzie then tried to provide the commission with fake urine. The commission decided the 4 years suspension at Tuesday’s hearing. McKenzie did not […]
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UFC Fight Night Denver draws 840,000 viewers on FS1
UFC Fight Night Denver drew 840,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The prelims which preceded the main telecast drew 565,000 viewers on FS1. Both telecasts which honored the 25th Anniversary of the UFC were strong in comparison to normal Fight Night ratings on the network. The main card featured […]
White whittles down distributors draw on PPVs
This week’s Sports Business Journal features several articles on combat sports. An interesting article on Dana White reveals that he’s negotiated down the PPV cut that many distributors receive for its PPVs. According to the article, many outside distributors such as Comcast, Cox or DirecTV receive 50 percent of the PPV revenue from the UFC. […]