My Network Can Beat Up All of Yours; UFC on Fox 2 Wins Key Demographics Comment
Overall viewership for UFC on Fox 2 compared to UFC on Fox 1 may be down, but there were also positive indicators for the MMA juggernaut’s sophomore effort on “Big Fox.”
Tom DeBlass – The Way of the Samurai Comment
While not related by blood, meet Tom DeBlass…the latest competitor in the family tradition handed down from Renzo Gracie to Ricardo Almeida.
UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs. Davis Exclusive Fight Photo Gallery Comment
Check out MMAWeekly.com’s UFC on Fox 2: Evans vs. Davis full fight card gallery by Jeff Cain.
UFC Fighter Alistair Overeem Faces Battery Charge Comment
UFC heavyweight and No. 1 contender Alistair Overeem has been charged with misdemeanor battery stemming from an incident over New Year’s weekend in Las Vegas.
MMAWeekly Radio Tues: Cesar Gracie, Clifford Starks and Debate in the Sixth Round Comment
Tuesday’s edition of MMAWeekly Radio features interviews with Nick Diaz’s trainer and manager Cesar Gracie as well as UFC 143 fighter Clifford Starks, and debate in the Sixth Round.
Dana White Hackers Got it Wrong? UFC President Apologizes to Innocent Woman Comment
UFC president Dana White made a personal visit to a Las Vegas woman recently to apologize for her getting caught up in the web of who he refers to as “online terrorists.”
Georges St-Pierre: I Am Not the Champ Anymore Comment
Georges St-Pierre recently declared that he no longer sees himself as the UFC champion, but wants to fight Nick Diaz to prove that he is still the best welterweight in the world.
UFC on Fox 2 Averages 4.6 Million Viewers Comment
The second UFC on Fox event that happened last weekend in Chicago ended with an average of 4.6 million viewers for the 2-hour plus broadcast.
Georges St. Pierre: ‘I Am Not The Champion Anymore On Saturday Night’ Comment
“The way I see it, I am not the champion anymore on Saturday night. I have not fought since April, against my will, but I understand the champion must fight. You have to put the belt on the line in order to call yourself champion, the best in the world. Right now I am not [...]
Inside MMA: Greg Jackson, Mike Tyson, Forrest Griffin & Tito Ortiz Comment
Inside MMA airs live on HDNet every Monday night at 8pm ET. Inside MMA Archive More segments after the jump.
UFC on FOX 2 Averages 4.7 Million Viewers, Peaks With 6 Million Comment
The final ratings for UFC on FOX 2 are in, and like the show they’re just okay, but nothing spectacular. MMA Junkie has the numbers. This past weekend’s UFC on FOX 2 event, which featured three main-card bouts, averaged 4.7 million viewers and a 2.6 household rating. MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed the figures with industry [...]
Alistair Overeem Charged With Misdemeanor Battery In Las Vegas For Allegedly Pushing Woman Comment
Uh oh. Looks like Alistair Overeem is going to have more legal troubles than just his money dispute with Golden Glory in the next few months. The Las Vegas Review-Journal is reporting that Overeem has been charged with one count of misdemeanor battery for allegedly pushing a woman in the face “causing her to stagger [...]
Despite UFC on FOX 2 loss, bonus-winner Nik Lentz told his job is safe Comment
After four consecutive wins in the octagon, UFC lightweight Nik Lentz has hit the skids. But he also believes he’s turned a corner in delivering the kind of performances fans want to see, and despite dropping back-to-back fights, he’ll live to fight another day in the UFC. “(UFC matchmaker) Joe Silva said I wouldn’t get [...]
UFC on FOX 2′s Evans vs. Davis headliner watched by 6.1 million viewers Comment
This past weekend’s UFC on FOX 2 event scored its biggest ratings during the night’s main event of Rashad Evans vs. Phil Davis, which averaged 6.1 million viewers. FOX officials today provided additional ratings information. As MMAjunkie.com reported earlier today, the Jan. 28 two-hour broadcast scored an overall 2.6 household rating and averaged 4.7 million [...]
Legacy Fighting Championships signs welterweight prospect Lucas Pimenta Comment
The Texas-based Legacy Fighting Championships has signed fast-rising prospect Lucas Pimenta for its upcoming HDNet-televised events. Legacy promoter Mick Maynard today confirmed the signing with MMAjunkie.com. Pimenta, a Brazilian welterweight and onetime Bellator fighter, sports an undefeated 5-0 record. He’s expected to debut in May.