Last Friday’s Bellator 179 drew 659,000 viewers in overall adjusted ratings for those that watched via DVR. In addition, the main event featuring the Bellator Debut of Rory MacDonald peaked at 955,000 viewers.
The overall main event between MacDonald and Paul Daley drew 877,000 viewers. On Monday, Nielsen reported the event drew an overnight (Live + SD) rating of 607,000 viewers.
The event was tape-delayed from London.
Payout Perspective:
The tape-delayed event did well in viewership at nearing 1 million viewers for MacDonald’s debut is good news for the promotion. For MacDonald, it means a new career in a new promotion. With a reported raise from the Viacom-owned company, the change seems like the best move for The Red King.
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