MMA Weekly reports that the UFC 141 Prelims garnered an average of 1.8 million viewers in its last live showing on Spike TV. Overall, the UFC Prelims averaged 1.41 million viewers on Spike TV.
UFC 141 was the highest rated prelim show on Spike TV since UFC 126 when it received 2.0 million viewers.
Payout Perspective:
A very good ending to what has been a tumultuous relationship the past year. The ratings are very good considering the change in days. Perhaps pushing back the PPV time, and the prelim time, also helped with the good ratings. The Brock Lesnar factor may have assisted as well.
Any news on the PPV buyrate?
Parker:
Will get something soon, but holiday weekends are always tricky. Hopefully today, if not early next week.
UPDATE:
Parker, Updated PPV buys page on the website including UFC 141.
Looks like people figured out it was on Friday after all.