MMA Fighting reports that Heavyweight Champ Junior dos Santos is close to signing a sponsorship deal with Nike. The deal could mean JDS will sport the swoosh in time for his big fight with Cain Velasquez in December. Terms of the deal are unknown at this point for JDS but if the deal goes through […]
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New York files motion to dismiss Zuffa’s case
New York has filed a Motion to Dismiss Zuffa’s Amended Complaint this past Friday in an effort to do away with all of Zuffa’s claims. Zuffa will have until November 30th to file a responsive brief opposing the motion. Since we last reported on this litigation, the Court granted the defendants (New York Attorney General […]
TUF 16 Episode 7: 676,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that TUF 16 episode 7 garnered another only 676,000 viewers this past Friday. According to Television By Numbers, the episode earned a 0.4 rating for the 18-49 demo. TUF 16 Episode 1: 947,000 TUF 16 Episode 2: 872,000 TUF 16 Episode 3: 775,000 TUF 16 Episode 4: 1.1 million TUF 16 Episode 5: 624,000 TUF 16 […]
MetroPCS asks fans to vote for its next sponsored athlete
MetroPCS is asking its fans to choose its next sponsored fighters. Frankie Edgar tweeted out the contest to his followers. We’re looking for our newest teammate on @metropcs @ufc #TeamMetro. We want our fans todecide: is.gd/5S3UqN — Frankie Edgar (@FrankieEdgar) October 29, 2012 Brian Stann, Anthony Pettis, Urijah Faber and Carlos Condit are the choices […]
UFC 153 PPV: 340-410K buys
Earlier this week Dave Meltzer’s Wrestling Observer reported that the preliminary PPV rate for UFC 153 is in the range of 340,000 to 410,000 buys. This would make UFC 153 the highest rated PPV in Brazil in recent history. UFC 134 – 335,000 buys (Silva vs. Okami main event) UFC 142 – 235,000 buys (Aldo […]