The UFC 201 Prelims on Fox Sports 2 drew 331,000 viewers according to Fox Sports PR. The ratings represent a 9% increase over the last full PPV prelims on FS2. According to Fox Sports, it was the 6th most-watched show ever on FS2. You may recall, that the UFC 200 Prelims started on FS2 and […]
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Lawler and Woodley top UFC 201 payouts
MMA Junkie reports the payouts from this past Saturday’s UFC 201. The headliners drew the top pay for the card. The payouts were disclosed by the Georgia Athletic and Entertainment Commission. Via Junkie: Tyron Woodley: $340,000 (includes $70,000 win bonus) def. Robbie Lawler: $500,000 Karolina Kowalkiewicz: $38,000 (includes $19,000 win bonus) def. Rose Namajunas: $46,000 […]
UFC 201: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 201 at the Philips Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The main event featured Robbie Lawler taking on Tyrone Woodley for the welterweight title. The wait was worth it: Woodley new WW champ Tyron Woodley waited almost a year and a half […]
Makhachev cleared of wrongdoing by USADA after flagged test
UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev was cleared of any fault or negligence in connection with a flagged USADA drug test which found the banned substance meldonium in his system. Makhachev was pulled from his fight with Drew Drober this past April at UFC on Fox 19. Makhachev will not face any further penalty or suspension from […]
UFC renews broadcast deal with BT Sport
UFC has renewed its broadcast rights partnership with United Kingdom and Ireland provider BT Sport per press release. The deal allows for BT Sport to the exclusive right to air live UFC events throughout the UK and the Republic of Ireland. The deal allows for BT Sport to show over 150 hours of live UFC […]