The broadcast of the TUF Finale last Saturday brought the 12th season of the UFC’s reality series to a close. The Finale earned a 1.4 HH rating on the strength of 2.0 million average viewers, while garnering a 2.3 in the M18-34 and a 1.9 in the M18-49. This seems like a perfect time to […]
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NSAC head Kizer responds to Rogan
Nevada State Athletic Commission Executive Director Keith Kizer responded to comments made by Joe Rogan after the controversial Nam Phan/Leonard Garcia decision. Kizer does not believe that there is a problem with NSAC officials and indicates that Rogan’s on air criticism was not warranted. After the decision, Rogan aired out his opinion of the judges’ decision: […]
TUF 12 Finale Fighter Salaries: Maia, Bonnar top earners
The Nevada State Athletic Commission disclosed its list of salaries from this past Saturday night’s TUF 12 Finale at The Pearl at The Palms in Las Vegas. Via MMA Junkie: Jonathan Brookins: $16,000 (includes $8,000 win bonus) def. Michael Johnson: $8,000 Stephan Bonnar: $62,000 ($31,000 win bonus) def. Igor Pokrajac: $10,000 Demian Maia: $80,000 ($40,000 […]
The Ultimate Fighter 12 Finale gate: $380,000
Sonnen suspension cut to 6 months at appeal hearing
As many of you know, UFC middleweight Chael Sonnen reduced his year long suspension to 6 months this past Thursday at his appeal hearing before the California State Athletic Commission. With his attorneys, Sonnen used several defenses claiming that the protocol of the CSAC did not provide a mechanism for him to reveal his reasons for using testosterone. […]