Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at UFC 184 from the Staples Center in Los Angeles, California. In the main event, Ronda Rousey fought Cat Zingano. Gone in 14 seconds Zero strikes but a scramble that had Cat Zingano’s arm caught by Ronda Rousey and a straight armbar […]
Bellator 134 draws avg viewership of 872,000
Bellator MMA 134 drew an average viewership of 872,000 viewers peaking at 1.2 million viewers during the Liam McGeary-Emanuel Newton main event. The McGeary-Newton fight averaged 1.1 million viewers. McGeary won a unanimous decision over Newton to win the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship. Overnight Peak Bellator 132 767,000 1,200,000 Bellator 133 565,000 967,000 Bellator […]
UFC 184 Prelims: 1.205M, Weigh-Ins 2nd most watched on FS1
The UFC 184 Prelims drew an average viewership of 1,205,000 making it the 3rd most-watched UFC PPV Prelims ever on Fox Sports 1 per Nielsen Also, the UFC Weigh-Ins were the 2nd most-watched UFC Weigh-In Show on Fox Sports 1. According to Nielsen, it drew 713,000 in the adult 18-49 demo. The show peaked at […]
Bellator MMA files lawsuit against Rampage
Bellator MMA has filed a lawsuit today in New Jersey against Quentin “Rampage” Jackson for breach of contract. The organization is also seeking an injunction to prevent Jackson from appearing in the UFC. Jackson is scheduled to fight at UFC 186 against Fabio Maldonado on April 24th. It appears that today’s lawsuit and request for […]
Zuffa files Motion to Dismiss in Antitrust lawsuits
The end of the week and the end of the month are always prime dates to zing your opposing counsel with motions. On Friday, February 27th, Zuffa filed a Motion to Dismiss the four identical Antitrust Complaints filed by former UFC fighters in federal court in San Jose. The hearing date will not be until […]