MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that the fifth episode of TUF Nations on FS1 received an average viewership of just 187,000 viewers. TUF Nations: Australia vs. Canada Episode 1: 371,000 viewers Episode 2: 253,000 viewers Episode 3: 107,000 viewers Episode 4: 384,000 viewers Episode 5: 187,000 viewers Payout Perspective: This week’s episode represents […]
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Gilbert Melendez signs with Bellator, UFC maintains matching rights
We wrote yesterday about the rocky contract negotiations between Gilbert Melendez (22-3, 1-1 UFC) and the UFC. Today, Bellator shocked the MMA landscape by announcing a multi-fight deal with one of the best lightweights in the world in Melendez, though the UFC currently maintains matching rights. Gilbert Melendez sits atop the UFC’s lightweight division. With […]
UFC announces TUF Latin America
MMA Junkie reports that the next TUF series will feature fighters from Latin America. The news was announced on Thursday afternoon. The UFC will be accepting applications and eligible candidates must speak Spanish, have a minimum of 3 pro MMA fights and have a winning record. In order to appeal to the Latin American audience […]
Who is to blame in Gil-UFC contract impasse?
Dana White has expressed his discontent with the current negotiations with UFC Lightweight Gilbert Melendez and has all but told the former Strikeforce Champion to look elsewhere for work. On Wednesday’s “UFC Tonight” on FS1, White spoke out about the contract negotiations with Melendez’s representation as the parties are at an impasse with a new […]
Fight Pass Now Available on iOS
Marshall Zelaznik of the UFC today announced that Fight Pass is now available for Apple iOS devices, though Apple TV is not yet supported. Payout Perspective: Making Fight Pass available on Apple devices is a big step for the UFC, though the date for when the app will be available for Apple TV is […]