Television By Numbers reports that the third episode of The Ultimate Fighter on Tuesday scored an average of 1.191 million viewers. Despite the much-hyped knockout, the ratings were down once again. According to TBN, TUF received a 0.7 rating. The spin kick executed to perfection by Uriah Hall was hyped by the UFC and drew […]
Couture and others to star in “Fightmaster: Bellator MMA”
Spike TV announced its upcoming MMA reality show which will feature Randy Couture, Greg Jackson, Frank Shamrock and Joe Warren. Enitled, “Fightmaster: Bellator MMA,” the show will feature four fight camps with the winner getting a chance to fight in the Bellator tournament and receive a $100K price. Via Spike TV press release: The 32 […]
UFC 156 Prelims: 1.86 million viewer average
UFC 156 Payouts: Overeem/Evans big winners
MMA Junkie reports the salaries for UFC 156. Despite losing on Saturday night, Rashad Evans and Alistair Overeem top the list of fighters as the UFC had a payroll over $1.7 million. Via MMA Junkie: Jose Aldo: $240,000 (includes $120,000 win bonus) def. Frankie Edgar: $120,000 Antonio Rogerio Nogueira: $174,000 (includes $67,000 win bonus) def. […]
World Series of Fighting signs 3 year deal with NBC Sports Network
MMA Junkie reports that The World Series of Fighting has signed a three-year deal with NBC Sports Network. WSOF aired its debut card on the network last November to good reviews. The deal is for a minimum of six events that will be aired and streamed on NBCSports.com. WSOF paid NBC Sports Network to air […]