The Ultimate Fighter Wednesday night was pushed back and moved to FS2 due to the Copa America soccer match delay. On FS2 it just generated 43,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. It aired from 11-12am on FS2 and drew 27,000 in the Adult 18-49 range. This was probably not the best time for the sudden […]
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TMZ reports UFC sale “isn’t even close”
UFC Fight Night 89 draws 964,000 viewers, Prelims draw 369,000
UFC Fight Night 89 drew 964,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night according to Sports TV Ratings. The overnight rating reflects a 22% increase from last month’s Memorial Day weekend Fight Night. One should note that UFC Fight Night 89 was on a Saturday night. The last Fight Night held on a Saturday night was the […]
Company refutes UFC has been sold
MMA Junkie reports that Zuffa has sent an email to its employees refuting the story that the UFC has been sold. Dave Sholler has made an official statement denying the report from FloCombat that the company has been purchased. Sholler told MMA Junkie that, “FloCombat.com’s report indicating that the UFC has been sold is false.” […]
Report: Zuffa to sell for $4.2B
Zuffa, LLC has reportedly accepted a $4.2 billion bid to sell the UFC. The report also states that Dana White will remain in his role with the UFC despite the sale. Jeremy Botter of FloCombat first reported the sale. A group consisting of WME-IMG, the Dailan Wanda Group, The Kraft Group and Tecent Holdings may […]