MMA Junkie reports that the World Series of Fighting has signed Ben Fodor (aka “Phoenix Jones”). Fodor was featured on ESPN this past Sunday night on its Sportscenter telecast. The well-done ESPN feature told the story of Fodor and his reasons for his alter ego, “Phoenix Jones”. Fodor roams the streets of Seattle in a […]
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WSOF 18: 209,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned that World Series of Fighting 18 held last Thursday drew an average viewership of 209,000 viewers according to Nielsen. The viewership is slightly off of last month’s show which drew 222,000 fans on a Saturday night. WSOF aired from 8:56 p.m to 11:11 p.m. on NBC Network Sports. In the main […]
Fitch fails drug test
WSOF and ex-UFC welterweight contender Jon Fitch became the latest fighter to fail a drug test. This time, the California State Athletic Commission found what MMA Junkie reports as a n “adverse result” following a pre-fight drug test prior to Fitch’s fight this past December at WSOF 16. The CSAC performed a CIR test on […]
WSOF retains Hollywood marketing expert to grow sponsorship sales
The World Series of Fighting has announced that it has retained Rolfe Auerbach to assist with the growing organization’s sponsorship sales. Auerbach is the President and CEO of Los Angeles-based Brand in Entertainment. He will be in charge of all sponsorship sales and product integration strategies on behalf of World Series of Fighting. Via WSOF […]
Jake Shields tops WSOF 17 salaries
MMA Fighting reports on the salaries from WSOF 17 with Jake Shields taking home the top payout for the event. The salary figures were released by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. Via MMA Fighting: Main Card (NBC Sports Network) Jake Shields ($30,000 + $35,000 = $65,000) def. Brian Foster ($15,000) Joe Condon ($3,000 + N/A = […]