UFC Fight Night 85 drew an average rating of 1.149M viewers on FS1 Saturday night. The UFC Prelims which preceded the main card drew 776,000 viewers. Sports TV Ratings reports that UFC Fight Night 85 drew 1.149M viewers in the 10-1:00am ET time slot on Saturday Night. The NCAA Basketball game between UNC and Providence […]
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UFC 196 rematch in works for 200
MMA Fighting reports that a UFC 196 rematch is in the works for 200 as Conor McGregor-Nate Diaz II could be the main event for the big event this July. According to the report, the fight will be a non-title welterweight bout for July 9. Diaz submitted McGregor in the second round earlier this month. […]
UFC issues statement on potential NY vote
The UFC has issued a statement in light of the anticipated vote in the New York State Assembly on legalizing mixed martial arts in the state. The statement on UFC.com is from UFC Vice President of Global Business Development and Government Relations Michael J. Britt. “We want to thank Speaker Heastie and of course we […]
EA UFC 2 releases this week
Electronic Arts, Inc. announced the release of EA Sports UFC 2 this week. The new video game features the largest roster for an official UFC game. Via UFC press release: “This game is an authentic representation of the UFC brand experience, bringing the excitement of the Octagon to life for all fight fans,” UFC Senior […]
Vote on MMA Bill in NY Assembly next week
Newsday reports that there will be a vote in the New York State Assembly on the possibility of legalizing mixed martial arts in the state. The vote could possibly bring an end to a long battle to legalize the sport in the state. A spokesman for Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie indicated that the vote should […]