MMA Weekly reports that UFC on Fox 3 prelims airing on Fuel TV received an average of 86,000 viewers. Its by far the lowest ratings of the three UFC on Fox prelims. In comparison, UFC on Fox 2 Prelims scored a 144,000 viewer average in January. Its the first time that the average viewership has […]
Bellator 67: 165,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 67 ratings scored an average of 165,000 viewers. The ratings reflect a 51 percent increase from Bellator 66’s dismal 109,000 viewer average. Bellator 66: 109,000 viewers Bellator 65: 163,000 viewers Bellator 64: 175,00 viewers Bellator 63: 140,000 viewers Bellator 62: 175,000 viewers Bellator 61: 108,000 viewers Bellator 60: 169,000 viewers […]
No vote on MMA in New York this year
The New York Daily News reported that there will not be a vote to legalize MMA in New York. After a behind the scenes discussion on whether there were enough votes for legislation, the Assembly Democratic conference decided not to bring it to the floor for a formal vote. State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver told […]
The pro wrestling post: WWE earnings for Q1
On Thursday of last week, the WWE reported strong Q1 earnings despite a quarter which saw its stock plummet to an all-time low in April. The earnings beat analysts expectations of the company. A synopsis of the performance via the Chicago Tribune: During a conference call with analysts, executives of WWE cited improved revenues from […]
UFC boasts increase in viewers on Fuel
It appears that the UFC is increasing its viewership on Fuel. Fuel TV has recorded the largest year-to-year percentage increases of total viewers in both prime time and total day in April and this year among all rated, ad-supported cable networks. Fuel TV reported this growth via press release although it cites figures released by […]