Television By Numbers reports that last night’s Bellator MMA Live (91) received an average of 901,000 viewers and a 0.4 rating for the 18-49 demo. The replay of the event scored 341,000 viewers which culminated in a total of 1.242 million viewers watching the event. Bellator 85: 938,000 viewers Bellator 86: 812,000 viewers Bellator 87: […]
WWE Network: estimated price between $12.99-$14.99
The WWE announced on Thursday the anticipated price point for its yet-to-be launched WWE Network. The WWE has set the monthly charge between $12.99 and $14.99 although no debut date was announced. The WWE has decided to pursue a premium subscription model similar to HBO and Showtime in which subscribers will pay a monthly charge for […]
Spike TV Launches Bellator App
Spike TV launched an iPad and iPhone App to be used while watching Bellator MMA. According to the press release, the App will give users real time fight data as they watch the event. Via press release: When the Bellator cage door closes and the gloves touch, the innovative app works in concert with the […]
UFC 157 Salaries: Hendo leads payroll at $250K
MMA Junkie reports the payouts for UFC 157. Dan Henderson topped the list of reported salaries released by the California State Athletic Commission. The payroll for the event was $1,173,050. Via MMA Junkie: Ronda Rousey: $90,000 (includes $45,000 win bonus) def. Liz Carmouche: $12,000 Lyoto Machida: $200,000 (no win bonus) def. Dan Henderson: $250,000 Urijah […]
UFC 157 Prelims: 1.267 million
MMA Fighting reports that UFC 157 Prelims received an average 1.267 million viewers. The 2 hour show preceding the big event Saturday is average for the prelims on FX. The show was down from UFC 156’s Prelims which was the highest average for prelims on FX. The prelims for 157 included the Fight of the […]