Earlier this week, EA Sports released the latest UFC video game which includes many of your favorite UFC fighters including Carlos Condit. However, gamers may notice that Condit will not have the lion tattoo that is on the side of his body for legal reasons. As the Wall Street Journal reports, the tattoo was removed […]
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TUF 19 Episode 10: 597,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that Wednesday’s episode of TUF was the second highest rated episode this season with a Live + SD rating of 597,000 viewers. In the 10th episode of the season, Eddie Gordon defeated Catha Pendred by decision. Gordon moves on to the TUF Finale on July 6th. Wednesday’s episode […]
MMA Payout returns to Sports Law Chat Sunday
On Sunday, June 22nd from 8pm-9pm ET MMA Payout will be a part of Sports Law Chat’s tweetup talking about Legal Issues in MMA including a discussion about the continued struggle to legalize professional MMA in New York. MMA Journalist Jim Genia and Sports and Entertainment Lawyer Carla Varriale will also be a part of the […]
UFC airs NSAC hearing on Fight Pass
Before the big news came down with Bellator, the Nevada State Athletic Commission held a meeting on Tuesday with notable ramifications for UFC fighters. Also of note, the meeting was aired on the UFC’s Fight Pass. Chael Sonnen’s temporary suspension and the fact finding behind Wanderlei Silva’s failure to take a drug test were the main […]
UFC 173: 200K-215K PPV buys
MMA Fighting reports the PPV buys for UFC 173 is in the 200K to 215K range. UFC 173 was the Memorial Day weekend show which saw TJ Dillashaw upset Renan Barao. According to Dave Meltzer’s report, the PPV buy rates are based on independent sources. Last 5 Memorial Day Weekend UFC PPVs 5/29/10 – UFC […]