Heavy MMA reports that Alistair Overeem has tested positive for increased levels of testosterone. The test was taken after a press conference to hype Overeem’s title shot against JDS Memorial Day weekend. Several fighters were tested March 27th with Overeem being the only positive test. The test puts Overeem’s fight May 26th against Junior dos […]
Bellator 63: 140,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 63 drew an average viewership of 140,000 viewers last Friday on MTV2. The ratings are down from last week’s 175,000 viewer showing and the season average of 151,000. Bellator 63 brings down season 6’s average to 148,000 viewers. Bellator 62: 175,000 viewers Bellator 61: 108,000 viewers Bellator 60: 169,000 viewers […]
Spike TV to air Bellator reality show in 2013
Spike TV announced today that it is collaborating with the co-creator of “The Amazing Race” to develop a reality show for Bellator Fighting Championships. The one hour unscripted show is set to debut in 2013 and feature Bellator fighters. The network will work with Bertram van Munster, an eight-time Emmy Award winner most famously known […]
TUF Live Episode 4: 1.1 million
MMA Junkie reports The Ultimate Fighter Live received an average of 1.1 million viewers this past Friday. Despite the lack of March Madness competition, it was the lowest rating of the season. TUF Live Episode 1: 1.28 million viewers TUF Live Episode 2: 1.1 million viewers TUF Live Episode 3: 1.2 million viewers Payout Perspective: […]
Wrestlemania 28 gate: $8.9 million
Wrestlemania 28 set records yesterday with a record gate of $8.9 million. It also set records for the largest crowd at Sun Life Stadium in Miami, Florida with 78,363 attendees and the highest grossing live event in WWE history. WWE stock is up slightly at $8.83 near the close of Monday’s trading. Via WWE press […]