The third episode of The Ultimate Fighter Nations: Canada vs. Australia on FS1 scored a record low of a 107,000 viewer average on Fox Sports 2. The overnight ratings reflect the network change due to college basketball on FS1. Episode 1: 371,000 viewers Episode 2: 253,000 viewers Episode 3: 107,000 viewers (H/t: The MMA Report) […]
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MMA lobbies in Albany…again
In a story that seems to repeat itself, MMA advocates were in Albany Tuesday starting its annual bid to legalize mixed martial arts in New York State according to the USA Today. MMA supporters were in Albany to stress that the sport has “evolved” and state regulation would “ensure safety precautions” would be followed. Aside […]
White talks WWE, Mayweather on Arsenio
Dana White appeared on The Arsenio Hall show on Monday night and proceeded to call out the WWE and its new network. White also took a jab at Floyd Mayweather. Dana on WWE Dana on Floyd in UFC Payout Perspective: White always seems to hold back on the criticism of Vince McMahon despite McMahon taking […]
Hendricks stars in Reebok commercial
UFC Welterweight contender Johny Hendricks is featured in a recent Reebok commercial with NFL star Knowshon Moreno and 2012 Olympic gold medal gymnast Aly Raisman. With the tag line, “Unnaturally Quick,” the trio show off the new Reebok “ZQuick” shoes which launch February 1st. Payout Perspective: Reebok signed a one fight deal with Hendricks at […]
UFC gets denied at Super Bowl Media Day
The New Jersey Star-Ledger reports that the UFC was turned away at the NFL’s Super Bowl Media Day on Tuesday. NFL officials chased down UFC reps trying to obtain pictures of NFL players wearing the UFC Championship belt. The NFL did not want it around as league officials believe it was “wrestling stuff.” The official […]