UFC Fight Night 42 received an average viewership of 1.2 million viewers on Saturday night. It was the third-most watched UFC Fight Night on FS1 so far. The Prelims also pulled an impressive number with an average viewership of 812,000. In addition, the UFC Postfight Show edition of Fox Sports live drew 608,000 viewers which […]
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Vote on MMA looking unlikely in NY
With a week left in the 2014 legislative session in New York, it appears that Dana White’s comments a couple weeks ago were prophetic. A vote legalizing MMA in the state will not happen in the State Assembly this year. UFC Vice President of Regulatory Affairs Marc Ratner confirmed to MMA Junkie Radio he doesn’t […]
UFC Fight Night 42 numbers
MMA Junkie reports on the attendance, gate and bonuses from last night’s UFC Fight Night 42 from the Tingley Coliseum in Albuquerque, New Mexico. For its first visit to New Mexico, the UFC drew 8,775 fans for a gate of $697,901 according to the announcement at the post-fight press conference. The Tingley Coliseum is said […]
Invicta FC-UFC strike deal for Fight Pass
Invicta FC is partnering with the UFC to show its live events and previous shows on the UFC Fight Pass digital network. The deal is a multi-year, multi-event agreement. The deal reflects the already amicable relationship between the two companies. It should help both organizations. Invicta FC gained some traction with its events as it […]
TUF 19 Episode 8: 497,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that Episode 8 of TUF 19 received an average viewership of 497,000 viewers. This week was slightly up from the prior week despite going up against the Stanley Cup. Episode 8 featured the “Coaches’ Challenge” sponsored by Autozone which actually was a kayak race between the coaches. […]