The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reviewed the UFC.tv mobile application developed by NeuLion with UFC 167 as the test case. It was an overall good review although the app had “some hiccups and feature oversights.” UFC.tv is a free download with in-app purchasing capabilities with users having the option to purchase UFC PPV events […]
Archives for November 2013
Payout Perspective: Pacquiao-Rios
Pacquiao could make $30M Saturday in HBO PPV first event overseas
The NY Times reports that Manny Pacquiao could earn close to $30 million on Saturday night when he fights Brandon Rios in his return to the ring. The article also addresses the many obstacles on putting on a PPV abroad. Pacquiao is guaranteed $18 million with “an upside closer to $30 million.” More important is […]
TUF 18 Ep. 12: 510,000 viewer average
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that Wednesday’s TUF episode 12 received an average viewership of 510,000. The viewership was down from last week’s episode. TUF 18 Episodes Episode 1: 762,000 viewers Episode 2: 870,000 viewers Episode 3: 639,000 viewers Episode 4: 778,000 viewers Episode 5: 640,000 viewers Episode 6: 725,000 viewers Episode 7: 672,000 viewers Episode 8: 476,000 viewers Episode 9: 452,000 viewers […]