UFC Fight Night Des Moines took place Saturday night and aired on ESPN. The main card telecast drew 885,000 viewers while the prelims drew 642,000. The company’s first return to Des Moines in 25 years did not disappoint as the UFC announced a sellout. The prelims drew 0.32 in Household ratings and 0.22 in the […]
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UFC Des Moines attendance, gate, and bonuses
UFC on ESPN 66 bonuses
UFC on ESPN 66 took place in Kansas City, Missouri on Saturday night. Four fighters earned $50K for their performances. Randy Brown and Nicolas Dalby delivered the Fight of the Night. Brown earned the victory with a stoppage in round 2. Zhang Mingyang earned his $50K with a TKO victory with vicious elbows that opened […]
Orlando secures funds to entice UFC, WWE
The Orlando Business Journal first reported that the Orange County (FL) Commissioners approved millions of tourism tax sports “incentive funds” to lure big events such as the UFC and WWE to the area. Per SBJ: You may recall that this past year’s Wrestlemania at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas was to take place in Minneapolis. […]
WWE announces AAA Worlds Collide on same day as Money in the Bank
Wrestlemania weekend took place in Vegas and the promotion announced on Monday AAA Worlds Collide will take place the same day as Money in the Bank. The popular arrivals of Penta and Rey Fenix this year reflects the fact that WWE has neglected an untapped demographic. Worlds Collide will take place at the Kia Forum […]