MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 60 drew an average viewership of 913,000 viewers. The Prelims which aired prior to the event on FS1 drew 775,000 viewers. In the main event, Benson Henderson submitted Brandon Thatch in Henderson’s first fight at welterweight. The Prelims aired from 5:00pm PT […]
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Silva fails post-fight drug test, 3 other UFC fighters issued penalties by NSAC
Four UFC Fighters including Anderson Silva were issued suspensions by the Nevada State Athletic Commission on Tuesday at its monthly meeting. Notably, it was revealed that Silva failed a second drug test post-fight according to MMA Junkie. Silva tested positive for oxazepam and temazepam which are used to treat anxiety and insomnia. Junkie reported Silva […]
Coker ok with uniform drug testing policy if all support it
MMA Junkie reports on Bellator’s Scott Coker addressing the need for uniform MMA drug testing. Coker indicated his approval for a “worldwide testing policy” for MMA. However, he stated that “everyone would have to support it” lest it not work. Obviously, we may infer Coker is alluding to the UFC which is in need of […]
UFC Fight Night 60 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from Saturday Night’s UFC Fight Night 60 from Broomfield, Colorado. The event which took place at the 1stBank Center in Broomfield, Colorado drew 5,807 for a gate of $382,875. There was not a breakdown of comps based on the announcement post-event. The numbers make it the third-watched […]
European Judo Union cancels event due in part to UFC sponsorship
Bloody Elbow reports that the UFC will end its sponsorship with the European Judo Championships due to threats that the entire event would be cancelled as a result of its affiliation. However, it appears from its web site that the event scheduled for Glasgow has been cancelled according to the official web site of the […]