Fuel TV sent out a press release today which touted cable’s biggest audience growth this year. The release attributes the success to the UFC and its 360 hours of UFC programming in May. Via Fuel TV press release: FUEL TV recorded the largest year-to-year percentage increases in prime time and total day last month (compared […]
TUF Live Finale gate, attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the TUF Live Finale attendance and gate. In addition, bonuses of $40,000 were handed out for Fight of the Night, Submission of the Night and KO of the Night. 1,628 were in attendance at the Pearl at the Palms for a gate of $195,000. The numbers are lower than December 2011’s event. […]
The pro wrestling post: More on TNA-WWE lawsuit, Updated WM28 PPV buys and WWE’s misstep
Welcome to another edition of the pro wrestling post. This week we learn a little more on the TNA lawsuit, updated PPV numbers for Wrestlemania 28 and Linda McMahon’s Senate campaign is off to a bad start. More on TNA-WWE lawsuit As reported last week, TNA Wrestling filed a lawsuit against its former employee Brian […]
Franklin replaces Belfort at UFC 147
The UFC announced yesterday that Rich Franklin will replace Vitor Belfort at UFC 147. He will now headline the Brazilian card against Wanderlei Silva. The fight will take place at a catchweight of 190 pounds. It will be Franklin’s first fight in over a year. Payout Perspective: Franklin will bring some interest to a non-descript […]
Bellator 70: 119,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 70 received a meager 119,000 viewer average as it ended its sixth season. The average for 70 is 90,000 viewers less than the week before. Bellator 69: 209,000 viewers Bellator 68: 169,000 viewers Bellator 67: 165,000 viewers Bellator 66: 109,000 viewers Bellator 65: 163,000 viewers Bellator 64: 175,00 viewers Bellator […]