Bellator MMA has announced that “King” Mo Lawal has signed a long-term extension with the company. In a press release issued by Bellator MMA, Lawal called it, “one of the easiest decisions I could have made.” Despite a 4-3 record since coming over from Strikeforce, Lawal will continue on with the company. His last fight […]
Archives for August 2014
TUF Latin America debut a success with 7.2M viewer peak
MMA Fighting reports that the debut episode of TUF Latin America featuring UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez and Fabricio Werdum as opposing coaches peaked at 7.2 million viewers on Televisa Ch. 5 in Mexico. The viewer average was not available according to the article by Dave Meltzer. But, according to the report TUF Latin America […]
More info on UFC Fight Night 49 ratings including prelims
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that the UFC Fight Night 49 Prelims received a viewership rating of 113,000 on FS2 and also drew 97,000 viewers on FS1 due to an MLB rain delay. In addition, the main card on FS1 drew a peak viewership of 962,000 viewers. First, more main card information. The […]
UFC apologizes for judge removal
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC has issued an apology for the removal of a judge at Saturday’s UFC Fight Night 48 in Macau. The statement apologized to judge Howard Hughes “for calling his professional judgment into question.” White removed Hughes after the first two fights on Saturday’s card after he believed that Hughes was […]
UFC Fight Night 49: 689,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that Saturday night’s UFC Fight Night 49 on FS1 received an average live viewership of 689,000 viewers. The rating is down slightly from UFC Fight Night 47 which drew 735,000. In the main event on Saturday at UFC Fight Night 49, Rafael dos Anjos scored the upset with […]