The UFC announced a new national charitable partnership with Miracle Flights, a nonprofit which provides free commercial air transportation to critically ill children in need of medical care far from home. Via a portion of the UFC press release: “UFC athletes are some of the toughest in the world, but what happens inside the Octagon […]
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UFC Fight Night 116 attendance, gate and bonuses
UFC Fight Night 116 drew just 7,005 fans for the event at PPG Paints Arena in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. UFC officials announced the attendance and gate post-event which took place Saturday night. In addition, the $50,000 bonuses went to Mike Perry, Uriah Hall, Gregor Gillespie and Jason Gonzalez. Perry and Hall earned Performance Bonuses while Gillespie […]
TUF 26 Episode 3 draws 220,000 viewers
The Ultimate Fighter 26 episode 3 drew 220,000 viewers on FS1 on Wedndesday night per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The third episode in the new season feature coaxhes Justin Gaethje and Eddie Alvarez coaching women to be placed in the new 125 pound women’s division. The fight of the telecast featured Ariel Beck and Montana […]
UFC 214 Prelims draws 418,000 for an hour on FS1
The UFC 214 Prelims drew 418,000 viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The prelims on Fox Sports 1 were pre-empted for the first hour due to golf. The main event on the FS1 prelims featured Sara McMann and Ketlen Vieira. The Brazilian surprised McMann with an arm-triangle choke in the second round. Payout Perspective: Opposite […]