The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale re-airs Friday night on Spike TV
June 24th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.
Posts Tagged ‘The Ultimate Fighter’The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale re-airs Friday night on Spike TVJune 24th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com. The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale peaks with 2.4 million viewers on Spike TVJune 22nd, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.
Overall, the June 19 broadcast scored a 1.4 rating and averaged 2 million viewers, Spike TV officials today announced. Among both network and cable TV, the three-hour broadcast scored the highest ratings of the day among men 18-34 and even topped ESPN's World Cup coverage. 2.4 million viewers watch TUF FinaleJune 22nd, 2010 | Author: UFC Press Releases2.4 million viewers tuned in to witness Court McGee complete an unlikely and hard-fought journey from the abyss of drug abuse only a few years ago to being named "The Ultimate Fighter" on Saturday night. The 3-hour Spike TV telecast of the live "The Ultimate Fighter: Team Liddell vs. Team Ortiz" finale peaked at 11:30pm for the Court McGee-Kris McCray finale bout, won by McGee with a second round submission. The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale medical suspensions: 13 fighters issued suspensionsJune 21st, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.
MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today obtained the list of suspensions from the NSAC. The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale took place this past Saturday, June 19, at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas and aired live on Spike TV. The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale salaries: Leben, Jardine top $406,000 fighter payrollJune 21st, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.
MMAjunkie.com recently requested and today received the list of official salaries from the Nevada State Athletic Commission. The total disclosed payroll for the June 19 Spike TV-televised event was $406,000. The Sunday Junkie: June 20 editionJune 20th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.
From Court McGee's tournament win to Matt Hamill's staph infection to Herb Dean's questionable point deduction, fans discussed and dissected all areas of Saturday's event. But when it came to picking a winner in our weekly reader-feedback feature, "dogbyday" got the nod after pointing out a quirk of "The Ultimate Fighter" reality series: durability is rewarded just as much as raw talent. Ask the Fight Doc: Should Matt Hamill have been medically cleared despite Staph?June 20th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.
Hamill appeared at The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale weigh-ins on Friday with a noticeable lesion on his lower back, and following his win over Keith Jardine on Saturday, he and Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer confirmed the infection. In his latest "Ask the Fight Doc" installment, MMAjunkie.com medical columnist Dr. Johnny Benjamin wonders how that was possible and why so many others were unnecessarily put at risk. Keith Kizer: Nevada hasn’t adopted judges’ TV monitors, screens unplugged for showJune 20th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.
Due to a string of confusing and controversial scores in recent events, MMA judging has come under fire, and some - including UFC broadcaster Joe Rogan - think the solution rests in the use of monitors. But following Saturday's event in Las Vegas, Nevada State Athletic Commission executive director Keith Kizer told MMAjunkie.com the monitors mistakenly were installed and were turned off before the show started. TUF 11 Finale “Fight Night” Bonuses And Gate Total – UFC Hands Out $25K To WinnersJune 20th, 2010 | Author: TheMMANews.comThis article was originally published at TheMMANews.com. Copyright: TheMMANews.com.
A total of $100,000 was handed out to four fighters from Saturday’s “The Ultimate Fighter 11″ Finale event. Earning $25K each were Matt Hamill, Keith Jardine, Chris Leben, and Court McGee for their work in the octagon. The event, which took place at The Pearl at the Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas, reportedly drew a total of 1,708 fans for a live gate total of $430,250. All of the winners took part on the Spike TV televised portion of the event, with Matt Hamill and Keith Jardine earning the “Fight of the Night” award. While “Knockout of the Night” went to Chris Leben and the “Submission of the Night” went to “TUF 11″ tournament winner Court McGee. Hamill and Jardine fought a three round battle that left both men bloody, but the saw the “Dean of Mean” take the most punishment due to several cuts. One in the middle of his forehead left the octagon mat as well as both fighters covered in blood. For that, both men received the “Fight of the Night” award. Leben earned his second career UFC “Knockout of the Night” award after defeating Aaron Simpson late in the second round by TKO (punches). “The Crippler” looked very good against Simpson and showed the strength of his chin after taking several strong punches. After stopping a takedown, Leben opened up with some punches, catching Simpson and sending him stumbling across the octagon trying to escape. The referee was then forced to step in and stop the fight. In the main event, Court McGee caught opposing Team Ortiz/Franklin fighter Kris McCray in the second round with a rear-naked-choke, after controlling the fight on the ground. For submitting McCray, as well as earning the only submission victory of the whole card, McGee was given the “Submission of the Night” award. The Ultimate Fighter 11 Finale draws reported attendance of 1,708 for $430K gateJune 20th, 2010 | Author: MMAJunkie.comThis article was originally published at MMAJunkie.com. Copyright: MMAJunkie.com.
MMAjunkie.com learned of the numbers while at the event's The 10-bout event concluded the latest season of the UFC's reality |
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