The PPV replay of the Terrence Crawford-Viktor Postol fight drew 378,000 HBO subscribers per Sports TV Ratings. The event, which aired from 10:15-11:17pm ET also drew 178,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. Showtime Boxing drew 480,000 viewers and 201,000 in the adult 18-49 demo. Not a good showing considering Crawford drew 982,000a live event […]
Bellator announces overseas broadcast expansion
Bellator announced an expansion of its product in multiple countries according to a press release from Electus International. The multimedia entertainment company Electus International secured deals in Australia (Spike), Japan (AbemaTV), Russia (Match), China(LeEco), Africa (MBC), South Korea (KBSN), Benelux (Spike) and Bulgaria (bTV). Via press release: “Bellator continues to enjoy explosive growth overseas where we […]
Moraes tops WSOF 32 salaries
MMA Fighting reports the salaries from WSOF 32 this past Saturday in Everett, Washington. WSOF headliner Marlon Moraes topped the salaries with $180,000. The salaries were disclosed by the Washington State Department of Licensing. Via MMA Fighting: Marlon Moraes ($90,000 + $90,000 = $180,000) def. Josh Hill ($10,000) Lance Palmer ($28,000 + $28,000 = $56,000) […]
Nate Diaz appears on Kimmel
The promotion for UFC 202 is continuing its mainstream hype as Nate Diaz appeared on a skit on ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live. Diaz’s appearance in the skit comes on the heels of an appearance on Conan O’Brien’s late night talk show on TBS, “Conan.” Dana White also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel to discuss the UFC. […]
WSOF 32: 250,000 viewers
World Series of Fighting 32 drew an average of 250,000 viewers on NBC Sports Network per Sports TV Ratings. The event reflects a 50% increase in viewership from WSOF 31. The event featured the Fodor brothers in a main event that had to be uncomfortable for some. Regardless, it was the best rating in a […]