MMA Junkie reports that TUF 16’s final taped episode garnered an average of 678,000 viewers. The 12th episode was down from the prior week and the season ended with an 829,250 viewer average.
TUF 16 Episode 1: 947,000
TUF 16 Episode 2: 872,000
TUF 16 Episode 3: 775,000
TUF 16 Episode 4: 1.1 million
TUF 16 Episode 5: 624,000
TUF 16 Episode 6: 811,000
TUF 16 Episode 7: 676,000
TUF 16 Episode 8: 1.1 million
TUF 16 Episode 9: 921,000
TUF 16 Episode 10: 643,000
TUF 16 Episode 11: 804,000
TUF 16 Episode 12: 678,000 viewers
Payout Perspective:
It will be interesting to see what this season’s viewership ratings translate for the TUF Finale on Saturday. Of course, the TUF final will be the only one on the card involving cast members from the show. Based on the record lows in ratings, moving to Tuesdays could not hurt the TUF franchise. But, for those watching, was this season a disappointment?
This season was just horrible!! the fights were nothing to write home about, and the coaches were bland and dry. I don’t even think Shane cornered any of his fighters…he was in the back just pacing during every fight. and Roy didn’t offer anything as a coach. This is why Dana is making Jones/Sonnen as tuf coaches to hopefully keep people interested in this show. I mean you can only do the same thing for so long so im curious as to what tuf will look like down the road especially with Bellator coming out with their own twist on a fighting reality show.