The UFC sent out a press release recently that highlighted the success of UFC 196. Numbers they highlighted included: – An estimated 1.5 million buys for the PPV – An estimated 4.9 viewers for the UFC embedded series UFC 100 did an estimated 1.6 buys, however PPVs were $5 less at …
Read More »Holly Holm calls out for a rematch with Miesha Tate
Holly Holm appeared on ESPN radio today and publicly asked for a rematch with Miesha Tate. “I want a rematch. Miesha’s been around a long time. She’s a tough champion so I’m sure she’ll want to take the fight so let’s do it.” Holm stated regarding the new Bantamweight Champion. …
Read More »Miesha Tate unsure if Ronda Rousey will come back
Miesha Tate was on the Jim Rome show today, and expressed some doubt that Ronda Rousey will ever return to fighting. “There are things I can recognize in other athletes. I can recognize greatness; Ronda has greatness, Holly has greatness. I feel like those are things that are similar that …
Read More »Accidental Poetry: Nate Diaz suspended until 4/20
The UFC 196 medical suspensions have been announced, and while Conor McGregor is free to resume training whenever he wishes, Nate Diaz is going to have to sit out 45 days. Diaz sustained a laceration just above his right eye, meaning the athletic commission has suspended him 45 days, with …
Read More »Dana White: Miesha Tate’s 1st Challenger will be Ronda Rousey
After a dramatic come from behind win in the 5th round against then-champion Holly Holm new champion Miesha Tate will need to prepare for an eventual re-match with rival Ronday Rousey, according to an interview Dana White gave to ESPN post-UFC 196. “I think that Ronda now will fight Miesha …
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