MMA Payout has learned via a Nielsen source that Wednesday’s 8th episode of TUF 21 on FS1 drew a rating of 425,000 viewers. It represents the third-highest rating for TUF this season and an approximately 13% increase from last week. In the fight of the card, Hayder Hassan defeated Felipe Portela in a rematch of […]
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Will revisions to NY MMA BIll get support for passage in State Assembly?
A revamped MMA Bill has been offered up by the bill’s sponsor Joseph Morelle in hopes of facilitating a vote in the New York State Assembly. It’s quite possible that its revisions may make it possible for a vote and passage before the legislative session ends June 17th. The bill includes additional health and safety […]
MMA Payout presents The Interview Episode 2 with MMA Journalist Jim Genia
MMA Payout presents The Interview, Episode 2, with veteran MMA Journalist Jim Genia discussing the status of the fight to legalize mixed martial arts in the state of New York. Please note that this interview was done on Monday afternoon right before the news of a revamped MMA Bill was made public. With the New […]
UFC Fight Night 68 ratings above average
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 68 drew 950,000 viewers for the main card from 7:00pm-9:33pm PT on Fox Sports 1. The UFC Fight Night 68 Prelims (5:00pm-7:00pm PT) which preceded the main card drew an average of 782,000 viewers. The prelims featured two heavyweights as Shawn Jordan […]
UFC Fight Night 68 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 68. The bonuses were awarded to Dustin Poirier, Shawn Jordan, Brian Ortega and Thiago Tavares. Each drew $50,000 bonuses. Poirier and Jordan earned “Performance of the Night” honors and Ortega and Tavares put on the “Fight of the Night.” UFC Fight Night […]