MMA Junkie reports that 406,000 viewers tuned in to watch “Countdown to UFC 128” on SpikeTV this past Tuesday. The show focused on the main event featuring Mauricio “Shogun” Rua versus Jon Jones. Not to be forgotten, Urijah Faber makes his UFC debut Saturday night versus Eddie Wineland. Payout Perspective: In case you did not […]
Bellator 36 ratings up from MTV2 debut
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 36 on MTV2 had 230,000 viewers this past Saturday with the immediate replay receiving more viewers at 241,000. Via MMA Junkie: The live airing earned a 16 percent increase from this season’s debut episode, and the immediate replay earned an astounding 90 percent increase over the previous week’s replay broadcast. […]
Jon Jones featured in WSJ, on Spike TV
The UFC is getting ready for the reign of Jon Jones as Light Heavyweight Champ. The Wall Street Journal ran a feature on Jones in lieu of his title fight against Mauricio Rua. In addition, Jones will have his own pre-event preview show, “Jon Jones: In the Moment.” From the WSJ article entitled, “Has UFC […]
Anderson Silva documentary debuts at Tribeca Film Festival
A behind-the-scenes documentary featuring UFC star Anderson Silva will debut at the Tribeca Film Festival in New York next month. The documentary gives viewers intimate access to The Spider in training for his fight against Chael Sonnen last year. Via Tribeca Film Festiva’s press release: The Tribeca/ESPN Sports Film Festival has become the premier showcase […]
UFC receives nomination for “Pro Sports League of the Year”
The Sports Business Journal has nominated the UFC for “Pro Sports League of the Year.” The UFC will compete with the NFL, NBA, NHL and MLS as the top sports league of the year. The winners will be revealed at a ceremony May 18th. MMA Junkie reports: Editors, writers and researchers from the “SportsBusiness Journal” […]