 - During Saturday night's The Ultimate Fighter 9 Finale post-event press conference, it was noted that the event drew nearly 1,800 fans for a gate of around $500,000.
- With Saturday's Guida - Sanchez fight going to a decision, that makes it every non-title main event for the UFC this year going to a decision. We have started a discussion topic on our brand new Facebook page asking if all UFC main events should be five, 5-minute rounds. Click here to become a fan of FightLine.com on Facebook and let us know your thoughts.
- Fighter's Only Magazine is reporting that the UFC may return to Germany in April 2010. Marek Lieberberg, who was a co-promoter for UFC 99 in Cologne, Germany last week, stated that despite the negative reaction in the German press, the UFC will continue to expand into the country. It was noted that the event may be held at the König-Pilsener arena in Oberhausen.
- MMAJunkie.com reported that the UFC and Spike TV have extended The Ultimate Fighter through a 14th season. The current deal called for 12 seasons of the show, with one season in 2010, and the last season under the current deal in 2011. Season ten of the series, featuring Kimbo Slice and Roy Nelson, debuts September 16th on Spike TV.
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