Strong UFC on Fox 5 ratings prove UFC is viable prime time network programming
Since making its U.S. network television debut with UFC on Fox 1 last November, the UFC has seen a relentless erosion in its television ratings. While the first event drew an average of almost 6 million viewers, the broadcast itself — featuring 55 minutes of talk and less than two minutes of live fighting — […]
B.J. Penn on retirement: ‘I am taking some time to figure it out’
Former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion B.J. Penn was already somewhat retired when he decided to step back into the octagon one more time against Rory MacDonald at UFC on Fox 5. He hadn’t fought since a UFC 137 loss to Nick Diaz, and stated many times that he thought he was done. Now, he’s […]
UFC on Fox 5 Undercard: The Jack Slack Breakdown
Earlier this week I promised that I would perform a breakdown of the undercard of UFC on Fox 5 because it boasted so many exciting moments and bouts. I must apologize for the lateness of this piece – I have been away for much of the week. We may be a little removed from the […]
UFC on Fox 5: Ben Henderson and Rory MacDonald emerge as stars
The UFC finally put it all together on Fox TV last Saturday at UFC on Fox 5: Henderson vs. Diaz. In their prior Fox TV network television events they’ve either had strong ratings and disappointing fights (UFC on Fox 1 & 2) or weak ratings and fun fights (UFC on Fox 3 & 4). For […]
UFC on Fox 5 medical suspensions – Many indefinite suspensions
The doctors in Washington state were taking no chances after last weekend’s UFC on Fox 5 card in Seattle. No less than nine fighter received indefinite suspensions, though they can all be cleared by a doctor early and none look to be that serious. Amongst those suspended “indefinitely” include UFC lightweight title challenger Nate Diaz, […]
SB Nation Rankings: Lightweight
This week, the SB Nation rankings panel took a look at the lightweight division in the wake of UFC on Fox 5. As usual, the panel is made up of two members from each SBN MMA site – MMA Fighting (Ariel Helwani and Dave Doyle); MMA Mania (Thomas Myers and Brian Hemminger); and Bloody Elbow […]
Shogun, Penn top UFC on Fox 5 salaries
The Washington State Department of Licensing released the salaries from last weekend’s UFC on Fox 5 event in Seattle, and surprisingly enough, the champion that successfully defended his belt in the main event wasn’t the leading earner. In fact, he finished third. Ben Henderson earned a total of $78,000 for his unanimous decision win over […]
How’s Taste My Tweet Tweet? MMA on Twitter – Mayweather and Hatton on Pacquiao’s loss, George St. Pierre’s surprise
A few updates on what’s been going on in the MMA & UFC Twitterverse There’s a ton of tweets below, but first, don’t forget to follow me on twitter: @antontabuena Oh, and these guys are probably worth following as well: The Official BloodyElbow Twitter Account, Luke Thomas, Kid Nate, Brent Brookhouse, Richard Wade, Chris Barton, […]
UFC on Fox 5 main card averages 4.4 million viewers, prelims average 1.2 million
UFC on Fox 5 did pretty well overall in the ratings battle. According to a release, the four-fight main card averaged 4.4 million viewers, and peaked at 5.7 million during the Ben Henderson vs. Nate Diaz main event. It was the number one event amongst the 18-34 and 18-49 male demographic, which is key for […]
UFC on Fox: A look at the decision to license Jeremy Stephens in Washington despite pending arrest charges
There were some who were shocked when UFC president Dana White appeared to go to extreme lengths in an effort to save an undercard fight between Yves Edwards and Jeremy Stephens on UFC on FX 5 when Stephens was arrested the morning of the fight on an outstanding warrant. The warrant was for an October […]
Why Scott Jorgensen looked different at UFC on Fox 5
UFC bantamweight Scott Jorgensen is well known for his prowess in the octagon, but his skin tone also makes him pretty recognizable. Jorgensen has spoken for years about his vitiligo, a condition which causes the skin to lose its pigment. But at UFC on Fox 5, Jorgensen didn’t have any of the telltale spots that […]
Washington athletic commission not concerned with Ben Henderson’s toothpick
UFC Lightweight Ben Henderson had a fantastic performance at UFC On Fox 5 in his title defense against Nate Diaz. Henderson dominated Diaz through the 25 minute bout and he did it all with a toothpick in his mouth. In the post-fight interview, Joe Rogan asked Ben about having the toothpick to which the champ […]
Pacquiao Marquez KO and the end of an era in boxing, is the UFC next?
For the past few years, boxing has been largely defined by two men. Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather are the undeniable two definitive stars of this era. Both men managed to transcend boxing in a way few have in recent years, reaching outside the core audience to draw in the casual observer. Part of the […]
Nate Diaz blames punch to the eye for loss to Ben Henderson at UFC On Fox 5
In the main event of Saturday’s UFC On Fox 5, UFC Lightweight champion Ben Henderson had the most dominant performance of his championship reign so far. For the full 25 minutes of the fight he completely nullified the offense of challenger Nate Diaz. Henderson frustrated Diaz on the feet with repeated low licks, hung with […]
UFC on Fox 5 Judo Chop: Dennis Siver wins Half Guard battle with Nam Phan
Dennis Siver surprised a lot of MMA pundits and fans when he out grappled Brazilian Jiu Jitsu black belt Nam Phan. A kickboxer, Siver has been working hard on improving his grappling and he used it very effectively as an offensive weapon in this match. Siver’s success was primarily due to his domination of the […]
UFC on Fox 5 results recap: Ben Henderson vs. Nate Diaz
In the main event of UFC on Fox 5, UFC lightweight champion Ben Henderson successfully defended his title for the second time by picking up a unanimous decision win over Nate Diaz. Henderson controlled the fight, never giving Diaz the change to establish his slick boxing game or get into much of a rhythm on […]
UFC On Fox 5’s Raphael Assuncao broke his right arm in fight against Mike Easton
Saturday night Bantamweight Raphael Assuncao extended his streak to three fights with a decision win over Mike Easton at UFC On Fox 5. Throughout the fight, Assuncao frustrated Easton with his counter striking and takedown defense. After the final bell rang, all three judges scored the fight a clear victory for Assuncao. Winning a fight […]
UFC on Fox 5 results: What’s next for the main card fighters
UFC on Fox 5 in Seattle delivered, and answered a few questions about how well the “old guard” can hang in today’s version of the UFC. Besides that, Zuffa will have to figure out who the next challenger for the UFC lightweight title is, since they don’t have a surefire guy set up this morning. […]
How did the UFC on Fox 5 do compared to Pacquiao vs. Marquez 4?
It’s not easy to go head-to-head with a legend. The UFC found that out the hard way last night when it’s very good UFC on Fox 5: Henderson vs. Diaz broadcast was utterly out-shined by an incredible Manny Pacquiao vs. Juan Manuel Marquez 4. While the UFC aired four very good fights on Fox, Pacquiao […]
UFC on Fox 5 draws 3.41 million viewers in overnight ratings
The numbers are in for UFC on Fox 5: Henderson vs. Diaz and things are looking up a bit from the last two UFC on Fox events, although not quite matching the highs of UFC on Fox 1 & 2. TVByTheNumbers.com is reporting that the UFC drew 3.41 million average viewers from 8-10 p.m. ET. […]
UFC on Fox 5 Photos: Ben Henderson fought with a toothpick in his mouth against Nate Diaz
After Ben Henderson put on a brilliant display and defended his lightweight title at UFC on Fox 5, Joe Rogan noticed a toothpick that was in the champion’s mouth while he was celebrating. When asked if he had it in the entire fight, Henderson subsequently denied it, saying “No, that’s dangerous”. The topic was brought […]
UFC on Fox 5 results: Alexander Gustafsson may face Lyoto Machida next instead of getting title shot
UFC Light Heavyweight Alexander Gustafsson’s bout with Mauricio “Shogun” Rua at UFC on Fox 5: Henderson vs. Diaz was generally thought to be a #1 contender’s match for a shot at champion Jon Jones. After the post-fight press conference last night though it looks like Gustafsson may have to face another top contender before getting […]
UFC on Fox 5 Henderson vs Diaz Results: Sunday Perspective
The UFC on Fox finally had some good luck. This UFC on Fox 5 card easily had that most marketing power of any of the UFC/Fox events to date. Across all the Fox networks ads ran pushing the Benson Henderson vs Nate Diaz main event, and the fight delivered. Actually it was really the whole […]
UFC On Fox 5 results: Winners and Losers
As far as the in-fight action goes, UFC On Fox 5 went off without a hitch. The UFC pushed for this to be the most attractive card to ever hit free TV and backed it up with perennial stars like B.J. Penn and Shogun Rua. Then they put a cherry on top with a Lightweight […]
UFC On Fox 5 results: Henderson vs Diaz photos
Dana White advertised UFC On Fox 5 as the best fight night to ever hit network television and his fighters delivered. In the main event, Lightweight champion Ben Henderson completely dominated challenger Nate Diaz to take the unanimous decision victory. In the co-main event, Alexander Gustafsson did what he was set up to do and […]
UFC on Fox 5: Alexander Gustafsson vs. Shogun Rua full fight video highlights
Tonight at UFC on Fox 5 in Seattle, rising star Alexander Gustafsson picked up the biggest win of his career by taking a unanimous decision win over former Pride and UFC champ Mauricio “Shogun” Rua. The big Swede used his reach advantage and some timely takedowns to win all three rounds, and seemingly earn an […]
UFC on Fox 5: B.J Penn vs. Rory MacDonald full fight video highlights
AT UFC on Fox 5 in Seattle tonight, Canadian welterweight Rory MacDonald picked up the biggest win of his career by taking out former UFC lightweight and welterweight champion B.J. Penn by unanimous decision in dominating fashion. MacDonald controlled almost the whole fight, landing an array of brutal strikes that busted Penn up. BJ was […]
UFC on FOX 5: Scott Jorgensen takes home $65,000 SOTN, FOTN bonuses
UFC on FOX 5 was not short on action, and the opening fight of the evening between Scott Jorgensen and John Albert proved to be a sign of things to come as far as entertainment value and high-quality fighting. Jorgensen took Albert’s back with the 1st round closing, sunk in a rear naked-choke and got […]
UFC on Fox 5 post results and post-fight analysis
UFC on Fox 5 was touted as the best free card of 2012, and it certainly delivered. Almost every bout, including all four on the main card, delivered as promised and it was pure entertainment all day/night long. The young guns reigned in two of the three biggest bouts, and Ben Henderson solidified his spot […]
UFC On Fox 5 results: Ben Henderson retains Lightweight title with decision win over Nate Diaz
The UFC On Fox 5 main event featured the Lightweight title fight between champion Ben Henderson and challenger Nate Diaz. Suprisingly, Nate wrapped up with Ben early and put his back against the cage. Both fighters looked for trips while working in strikes.Bendo eventually got the takedown and looked for ground and pound. Back to […]