The UFC announced changes to its USADA arbitration rules which go into effect on November 1, 2016. The changes include a refund schedule for those that might appeal an arbitration. Thus far, under the current arbitration rules, no athlete has taken their case to arbitration. However, Jon Jones is scheduled to arbitration his positive drug […]
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Jones USADA arbitration set for Oct. 31
Jon Jones will be the first UFC fighter to have an arbitration hearing pursuant to the UFC anti-doping policy. His hearing is set for October 31st according to MMA Fighting. Jones’ hearing against USADA will be held in Los Angeles. The hearing is based on his positive drug test which pulled him out of his […]
TUF 24 Episode 7 scores second-highest Live+SD rating of season
The Ultimate Fighter 24 Episode 7 drew 439,000 viewers on FS1 Wednesday night per Sports TV Ratings. It was the second-highest ratings of the season for the show. The episode featured the coach’s challenge which involved golfing this season. It gave a chance for the showcase TopGolf in Las Vegas. In the fight of the show, […]
UFC PR Exec Sholler leaves for NBA job
Dave Sholler, the UFC’s Vice President of Public Relations, Athlete Marketing and Development, is leaving the UFC to take on a role with the NBA’s Philadelphia 76ers. Dana White first broke the news on UFC Tonight and Sholler confirmed his departure on twitter. Sholler worked in PR with the WEC and came over to the […]
TUF 24 Episode DVR increases to 574,000 viewers
The Ultimate Fighter 24 Episode 5 increased to 574,000 in DVR +3 adjusted viewership via Nielsen. Last week’s episode drew 366,000 viewers in live plus same day viewership on FS1. It increased 37% from last Wednesday. The average DVR + 3 rating is 594,500. It averages an increase of approximately 40% from the Live + […]