The Wrestling Observer indicates that UFC 184 drew an estimated 500,000 to 600,000 PPV buys. The preliminary report underscores the great start the UFC has had this year as well as the drawing power of Ronda Rousey. UPDATED: In its 3/12 podcast, Meltzer indicated that the numbers reflect that UFC 184 will do more PPV […]
WSOF signs “Phoenix Jones”
MMA Junkie reports that the World Series of Fighting has signed Ben Fodor (aka “Phoenix Jones”). Fodor was featured on ESPN this past Sunday night on its Sportscenter telecast. The well-done ESPN feature told the story of Fodor and his reasons for his alter ego, “Phoenix Jones”. Fodor roams the streets of Seattle in a […]
UFC signs new broadcast deal in central Europe
The UFC’s Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) division announced it has secured a new broadcast partnership with NOVA Sport which will allow those in the Czech Republic and Slovakia to see UFC events. The countries in central Europe will be able to see every European event and other bouts from around the world per […]
PBC draws 3.4 million viewers Saturday
Bloody Elbow reports that Premier Boxing Champions received an overnight viewership of 3.4 million viewers in its debut in network prime time Saturday Night. It was the most watched boxing broadcast since 1998. The adjusted ratings from the fast overnights Saturday of 3.13 million reflect a strong showing for the night despite the fact that […]
PBC debut on NBC draws 2.53 rating/5 share
The debut of Premier Boxing Champions in network prime time scored with a 2.53 rating and 5 share in overnight ratings on Saturday night in the 9-11pm ET time slot. UPDATED: 12:24pm PT 3/8/15 – According to Television By Numbers, PBC from 8:30pm-11pm ET drew 3.13 million viewers and a 1.0 share rating among adults […]