MMA Junkie reports that the UFC is planning 50 worldwide events in 2014 and there will be a new online/digital network which will be the exclusive way to watch some of these events. In an interview with MMA Junkie, White gave the basics of the new network which will have some of the international events […]
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TUF 18 Finale attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from Saturday night’s TUF 18 Finale from the Mandalay Bay Events Center in Las Vegas. The event drew 4,346 for a gate of $322,742.50. TUF 17’s Finale which featured Urijah Faber defeating Scott Jorgensen and Cat Zingano defeating Miesha Tate drew 5,549 for a live gate of […]
Despite hiccups, UFC.tv receives thumbs up
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reviewed the UFC.tv mobile application developed by NeuLion with UFC 167 as the test case. It was an overall good review although the app had “some hiccups and feature oversights.” UFC.tv is a free download with in-app purchasing capabilities with users having the option to purchase UFC PPV events […]
TUF 18 Ep. 12: 510,000 viewer average
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that Wednesday’s TUF episode 12 received an average viewership of 510,000. The viewership was down from last week’s episode. TUF 18 Episodes Episode 1: 762,000 viewers Episode 2: 870,000 viewers Episode 3: 639,000 viewers Episode 4: 778,000 viewers Episode 5: 640,000 viewers Episode 6: 725,000 viewers Episode 7: 672,000 viewers Episode 8: 476,000 viewers Episode 9: 452,000 viewers […]