UFC on Fox 22 peaked with 4.8 million viewers for the main event between Paige VanZant and Michelle Waterson. The live + SD ratings for Saturday’s event on Fox drew 3,178,000 overall. The ratings are an increase from the fast overnights which were 2.69M viewers. The Live + SD ratings are a 14% increase from […]
Hopkins’ last fight draws 934K on HBO
Bernard Hopkins’ last fight of his career drew 934,000 viewers on HBO Saturday night per Sports TV Ratings. Hopkins was knocked through the ring ropes by Joe Smith, Jr. and could not continue. The fight, which aired from 11:54 to 12:24 am, drew 464,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. It also peaked at 1.035 […]
UFC on Fox 22 Prelims draw 679,000
The UFC on Fox 22 Prelims airing on FS1 Saturday afternoon drew 679,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. In the last fight of the prelims, Paul Craig defeated Luis Henrique da Silva via submission. Craig earned a Performance of the Night Bonus for his work. The event drew 338,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 category. […]
16 for 16 – No. 15 CM Punk debuts
After a prolonged wait, CM Punk made his professional MMA debut at UFC 203 in September 2016. Punk took on Mickey Gall in a one-sided match which saw Punk do nothing until he tapped to a rear-naked choke. While there was a UFC title defense by heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic, it was clear that Punk […]