MMA Payout has learned through Nielsen sources that Bellator 109 scored an average viewership of 691,000 viewers. It peaked with over 1 million viewers during the Marshall-Schlemenko fight. Season 9 (Fall 2013): Bellator 98 – 437,000 viewers Bellator 99 – 660,000 viewers, 704,000 DVR+3 Bellator 100 – 700,000 viewers, 736,000 DVR+3 Bellator 101 – 649,000 viewers, 710,000 DVR +3 […]
Glory 12 on SpikeTV: 476,000 viewers
MMA Payout has learned through Nielsen sources that Saturday night’s Glory 12 from New York on Spike TV scored an average viewership of 476,000 viewers which is up 25% from last month’s event. The highest quarter hour received 665,000 viewers. Glory 11 grabbed 381,000 viewers in October. It showed double digit gains in its key […]
Despite hiccups, UFC.tv receives thumbs up
The Sports Business Journal (subscription required) reviewed the UFC.tv mobile application developed by NeuLion with UFC 167 as the test case. It was an overall good review although the app had “some hiccups and feature oversights.” UFC.tv is a free download with in-app purchasing capabilities with users having the option to purchase UFC PPV events […]
Payout Perspective: Pacquiao-Rios
Pacquiao could make $30M Saturday in HBO PPV first event overseas
The NY Times reports that Manny Pacquiao could earn close to $30 million on Saturday night when he fights Brandon Rios in his return to the ring. The article also addresses the many obstacles on putting on a PPV abroad. Pacquiao is guaranteed $18 million with “an upside closer to $30 million.” More important is […]