The World Series of Fighting announced a New Year’s Eve show in New York which will feature a trio of main events that will be broadcast on NBC Sports and on NBC the afternoon of December 31st. Justin Gaethje will defend his lightweight title against Joao Zeferino. Jon Fitch will face Jake Shields and Marlon […]
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WSOF 33 draws 146,000 viewers on NBCSN
World Series of Fighting 33 drew 146,000 viewers on Friday night on NBC Sports Network according to Sports TV Ratings. In addition, it drew 51,000 viewers in the Adult 18-49 demo. The event featured David Branch and Vinny Magalhaes with Branch earning the win. The event aired from 11:00pm-2:00am ET. Payout Perspective: The late night […]
Tax set on MMA events in New York
Law360.com reports that mixed martial arts events and other combat sports in New York state will pay more than 8 percent tax on gross receipts in addition to other tax terms in New York when the sport becomes officially legal on September 1st. The UFC will debut in New York on November 12th in Madison […]
WSOF 31: 126,000 viewers
World Series of Fighting 31 drew just 126,000 viewers on NBC Sports Network Friday night per Sports TV Ratings. It was the second-lowest viewership ever for the organization. The televised event went up against Bellator 156 on Spike TV Friday night. Bellator did not fare well in ratings either as it drew 482,000 viewers which […]
Branch, Fitch top WSOF 30 salaries
MMA Junkie reports the salaries from WSOF 30 held this past weekend in Las Vegas. The salary information was obtained from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. David Branch was the top earner making $130,000 ($65K/$65K). Via MMA Junkie: David Branch: $130,000 (includes $65,000 win bonus) def. Clifford Starks: $15,000 Jon Fitch: $70,000 (includes $35,000 win […]