MMA Weekly reports that Facebook streams of UFC fights have received as many as 140,000 viewers on its web page. This information comes from Dana White after the UFC 146 press conference this week. In speaking with the press, White offered up a number of viewers to its Facebook streams which have aired prior to […]
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King Mo ousted by Zuffa
Tuesday was a bad day for “King” Mo Lawal as he was suspended by the Nevada State Athletic Commission 9 months and fined $39,000 for using Performance Enhancing Drugs. To compound the suspension, Lawal took to twitter to vent which lead to Zuffa cutting Lawal. As you may recall, Lawal tested positive for PEDs after […]
Canadian Prime Minster gives counterpart GSP gloves
Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper presented his Japanese counterpart with a signed pair of UFC Georges St. Pierre gloves during his weekend visit to Japan to discuss trade. Prime Minister Harper presented Prime Minister Minister Yoshihiko Noda with the gift as the two nations discussed trade and investment between the nations. Payout Perspective: While […]
TUF Live Episode 3: 1.2 million viewers
MMA Junkie reports that TUF Live’s third episode received an average of 1.2 million viewers. The ratings remain flat from last week’s 1.1 and the debut’s 1.3 million viewer average. The ratings reflect an 8 percent increase from last week but the 1.2 million viewers is the new average for the series’ debut on FX. […]
Despite ratings White still hopeful with TUF Live
MMA Junkie reports that despite good reviews, The Ultimate Fighter Live ratings are not reflective of the praise. Still, Dana White believes that the show is positioned well on FX. The debut of TUF Live on FX scored an average of 1.28 million viewers yet saw a decline in the ratings over the course of […]