The second episode of TUF 21 on FS1 scored just 454,000 viewers in overnight ratings per Sports TV Ratings. It’s a slight decrease from the debut.
In the second episode, Luis “Buscape” Firmino defeated Uros Jurisic by unanimous decision in a fight that Dana White voiced his displeasure.
TUF 21 was up against the NBA Playoffs on TNT as well as a Game 7 on NBCSN in the NHL Playoffs. The Portland/Memphis game won the night for cable TV sports with 2.937 million viewers tuning in. The ESPN Mayweather/Pacquiao press conference which aired from 4:00-5:00 ET drew 465,000 viewers, which was just ahead of TUF per Sports TV Ratings.
TUF 21
Episode 1 – 490,000
Episode 2 – 454,000
Payout Perspective:
The series is not off to a good start although it appears that many people are recording this show and watching it later. Per a Nielsen source, the adjusted viewership (DVR +3) ratings for last week’s debut drew 700,000 viewers. As long as people are tuning in to watch at some point, I think that
tops E says
Hahahahahahaha
saldathief says
Another bad year for TUF and the UFC, after half a billion in investment and these pathetic numbers.
d says
Good point. The Contender is doing much better. HAHAHAHAHA!