MMA Junkie reports that Zuffa’s Standard and Poor’s business outlook has been elevated from “negative” to “stable” based on its success in its Pay Per View business in 2015. The company’s corporate credit rating remains the same at BB negative which is below investment grade. Standard & Poor’s Financial Services publishes financial research and analysis […]
Holly Holm’s sponsor questioned
In light of the Holly Holm victory over Ronda Rousey on Saturday, one of Holm’s sponsors, Intel Pharma wished her congratulations. The company sells supplements containing substances banned by the World Anti-Doping Agency and federal law. According to MMA Junkie, the company has offered products it claims contain prohormones and a steroid alternative known as […]
PBC on Spike TV draws 466,000 for November event
PBC on Boxing on Spike TV Friday night drew 466,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. The viewership is up almost 33% from October’s dismal performance. The event aired from 9:00-10:47pm ET. In the main event of the night, Edwin Rodriguez defeated Michael Seals by KO. PBC on Spike 3/13/2015 869,000 4/24/2015 569,000 5/22/2015 772,000 6/12/2015 […]
Bellator announces events outside US in ’16
UPDATED: UFC 193 Prelims, Pre and Post-Shows draw big ratings
The UFC 193 Prelims drew its second best rating this year averaging 1,394,000 viewers on FS1 Saturday night per Sports TV Ratings. In addition, the pre-show and post-fight show on FS1 drew big ratings. The UFC pre-fight show from 4:35pm-5:00pm PT drew 576,000 viewers on FS1. It was the second-highest pre-fight show rating on FS1. […]