Ronda Rousey is featured in the New York Times Fashion and Style section as she discusses body issues in a recent interview. Not since a GSP NY Times Fashion and Style article back in September 2010 has a UFC star received such coverage. Although the UFC has been covered by the Times, most of this […]
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Martin picked to fill vacancy on NSAC
Since the Nick Diaz decision came down last month, the Nevada State Athletic Commission has been under scrutiny. However, under the radar was the announcement that Nevada Governor Brian Sandoval appointed attorney Michon Martin to the vacancy on the NSAC. Martin fills the vacancy of Bill Brady who resigned this past May. Brady’s term ends […]
TUF 22: Episode 4 DVR numbers second best this season
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that Episode 4 of The Ultimate Fighter last week drew 845,000 viewers in adjusted viewership including DVR+3 data. It’s the second best increase from Live+SD rating this season. The DVR numbers were a great increase from TUF 21 this past spring as it more than doubled last […]
Silva cites privilege, Anti-SLAPP statute in motion to dismiss UFC defamation claims
Bloody Elbow reports that Wanderlei Silva has filed a motion to dismiss the UFC’s defamation lawsuit citing to dismiss the Complaint for failing to state a claim upon which relief can be granted, a “litigation privilege” and Nevada’s Anti-Slapp Statute. The hearing is set for November 3rd in state court in Nevada. The motion to […]
UFC 192 Prelims draw 749,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that Saturday night’s UFC 192 Prelims drew an average of 749,000 viewers with a peak of 883,000. It represents a 12% increase from UFC 191. The feature of the prelims was Yair Rodriguez defeating Daniel Hooker. It also included several other entertaining fights including Sage Northcutt’s fight […]