MMA Weekly reports that ratings for Bellator 39 Saturday were slightly up to 174,000 viewers. The increase in ratings stops a streak of declining MTV2 ratings for the organization. Via MMA Weekly: Bellator 39 drew an initial audience of 174,000, with 89,000 more tuning in to the replay. While that is a little lower than […]
White responds to low TUF 13 ratings
Dana White posted a response to the critics that have called out the low ratings for The Ultimate Fighter 13’s debut. On the Underground, he posted a response stating that TUF was here to stay. Via The Underground: “SINCE WHEN IS 1.5 MILLIONS VIEWERS BAD? People have been saying it is dead since season 4. […]
Wrestlemania 27 attendance: 71K plus
Wrestlemania 27 held yesterday at the Georgia Dome in Atlanta, Georgia garnered a strong 71,617 in attendance. The WWE indicated it was the highest grossing and most attended entertainment event at the Georgia Dome although there are reports that a Backstreet Boys concert in 2000 drew over 73,000. With respect to sports events, the SEC […]
NYT op-ed calls for legalizing MMA in NY
Saturday’s New York Times features an op-ed calling for the legalization of MMA in New York State. Entitled, “It Only Looks Dangerous,” and written by the editor of Men’s Health, David Zinczenko, he states that he has changed course on his position on MMA and is now a firm supporter of the sport. Coincidentally, this […]
Shark Fights signs deal with Fuel TV
Texas-based promotion, Shark Fights, announced today that it has signed a deal with Fuel TV. It will be placed into Fuel’s “Friday Fight Night” starting April 15th. It will be a one hour telecast starting 10pm. Via Press Release: Amarillo, TX. – April 1, 2011. Popular Texas-based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight […]