MMA Payout has learned that the DVR +3 rating for Bellator MMA 111 on Friday received an adjusted average viewership of 718,000 viewers. Also, its peak occurred during the main event at 10:48 pm when viewership grew to 964,000 viewers. The DVR plus 3 rating accounts for those Nielsen homes that did not watch the […]
Archives for March 2014
Proposed amendment to Connecticut MMA law may hurt promoters
A proposed revision to the existing law legalizing mixed martial arts in the state of Connecticut may inhibit MMA events in the state according to promoters. The current law, which was enacted in 2013, makes MMA promoters liable for health care costs associated with fighters’ long-term injuries. The statement of purpose for the bill states: […]
Corrected: Glory 14 draws 495,000 viewers on Spike TV
MMAPayout has verified through Nielsen sources that Glory 14: Zagreb on Spike TV on Saturday night drew 495,000 viewers, which is now the second most watched Glory event on the network. The event on Saturday night peaked at 588,000 viewers during the Cro-Cop versus Bonjasky main event. Glory Ratings on Spike TV: Glory 11: 381,000 viewers […]
Jackson-Lawal set for Bellator PPV
Rampage Jackson will be taking on King Mo Lawal in the co-main event of Bellator’s inaugural PPV on May 17th according to a Bellator press release. Bellator also announced that the PPV would be emanating from the Memphis area where Jackson originally grew up. Via press release: A native of South Memphis, Rampage returns to […]