The UFC returned to network television in January as it aired two shows in 2021 on ABC. The promotion held 2 televised cards on ABC. The first UFC on ABC aired in January featuring Max Holloway and Calvin Kattar in the feature. The telecast drew 1.22M viewers. The telecast went up against the NFC Playoff […]
Top 10 of 2021: No. 6 Bellator moves to Showtime
Bellator moved to CBS-owned Showtime in 2021 after a brief stint on CBS Sports Network in 2020. The promotion began it run this past April with most events airing on Friday nights. It also used a subscription special in order to entice fans to sign up for Showtime. Ratings on Showtime were sparse considering it […]
NXT (12.28) draws 662,000 viewers
NXT on the USA Network Tuesday night drew 662,000 viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The telecast ranked 15th overall in cable ratings for Tuesday night. NXT drew 0.16 in the A18-49, 0.09 F18-49, 0.23M18-49, 0.10 A18-34, 0.07 F12-34, 0.11 M12-34, 0.19 A25-54 and 0.35 in over 50. December NXT ratings 12.7: 590,000 12.14: 561,000 […]
PBC Fight Night on Fox draws 2.726M viewers
PBC Fight Night on Fox Christmas night drew 2.726 million viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. It drew a 1.37 household rating. The rating made it the highest rated PBC on Fox in 2021. The event drew 859,000 viewers in the A18-49 demo. The event drew 0.48 in the A18-34, 0.66 in A18-49, 0.82 in […]
Top 10 of 2021: No. 7 PFL returns from one year absence for third season
The Professional Fighters’ League returned after a year absence due to the pandemic for its third season. The company streamed on ESPN+ and ESPN2 for most of its events. It signed Claressa Shields who fought in two MMA fights. While the signing brought in some traffic, it was clear that Shields was a novice with […]