The WWE conducted a special conference call on Monday in order to mitigate some of the damage that occurred with the announcement of its deal with NBC Universal. Although terms of the deal were not divulged, investors took the news as bad and the stock has tumbled. The conference call did not reveal anything new […]
Fertitta talks expansion, UFC’s continued popularity
Last week Lorenzo Fertitta made an appearance on CNBC’s “Fast Money Halftime Report” where he spoke glowingly about the growth of business overseas including the announcement of The Ultimate Fighter Latin America. Fertitta also touched on other subjects in the brief spot on the program. Among the things Fertitta talked about was the company plans […]
Bellator 120 prelims on Spike TV average 712K
MMA Payout has learned that the prelims leading up to the Bellator PPV received an average rating of 712,000 viewers. In addition, MMA Payout has received the numbers for Bellator shoulder programming which aired on Saturday before the PPV. “Unrivaled: Michael Chandler,” which aired in the 7pm slot on Saturday on Spike received an average […]
Alvarez contract states Chandler rematch next despite Brooks win
The MMA Report reports that Eddie Alvarez’s contract has him specifically fighting Michael Chandler. The apparent clause in the contract would leave Bellator without the opportunity for Alvarez to fight interim champion Will Brooks. You will recall that Bellator and Alvarez were embroiled in a contentious legal battle which was finally settled. Although terms of […]
TUF 19 Episode 5 Live + SD: 417,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that last Wednesday’s TUF 19: Edgar v. Penn averaged 417,000 viewers which includes the live viewership plus same day replay. In the fifth episode of the season, Corey Anderson defeated Josh Clark in the fight on the week’s episode. The 5th episode, which was filmed around Halloween, […]