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TUF 23 Episode 6: 444,000 viewers

May 26, 2016 by Jason Cruz 3 Comments

The sixth episode of The Ultimate Fighter 23 drew 444,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings.  It shows an increase of approximately 19%. The fight of the episode was Eric Spicely as he defeated Elias Urbina. According to Sports TV Ratings, the episode drew 256,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo.  The ratings reflect an increase […]

Filed Under: FS1, ratings, TUF 23, TV, UFC

Bellator 155 peaks at 916,000 viewers

May 25, 2016 by Jason Cruz 2 Comments

Bellator 155 last Friday peaked at 916,000 viewers per Nielsen.  The main event between Rafael Carvahlho and Melvin Manhoef averaged 812,000 viewers. The overall event, factoring in the adjusted numbers, came to 715,000 viewers and was the second most-watched live sporting event on last Friday. Peak viewership for last 3 Bellators Bellator 153: Henderson-Koreshkov 1.1M […]

Filed Under: Bellator MMA, DVR+3, ratings, Spike, TV

Bellator MMA sued for wrongful termination

May 25, 2016 by Jason Cruz 8 Comments

Zachery Light has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Bellator MMA and Viacom citing wrongful termination based on public policy.  Light, a former MMA fighter and employee of Bellator, claims various wrongdoings while working under Scott Coker. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by Light’s attorney, William Crosby. Light, a former amateur […]

Filed Under: Ali Act, Bellator, contracts, Featured, legal, Promoters, Spike, TV, UFC

Penn claims ignorance in violating anti-doping policy

May 24, 2016 by Jason Cruz 4 Comments

BJ Penn claims that he did not know about the ban on IV usage and that is the reason why he violated the UFC anti-doping policy per a statement issued on his web site. “I voluntarily disclosed to USADA that during a non-fight period that I had an IV administered under the care of a […]

Filed Under: Drug Testing, UFC, USADA

Showtime Boxing ratings peak at 491,000

May 24, 2016 by Jason Cruz 7 Comments

Showtime Boxing Saturday night peaked at 491,000 subscribers. The event was highlighted by Erislandy Lara defending his WBA Super Welterweight Championship over Vanes Martirosyan. In addition, Jermall Charlo defeated John Jackson. Per Sports TV Ratings: 11:18pm – 491,000 subscribers 10:57pm – 414,000 subscribers 12:09am – 358,000 subscribers 10:07pm – 389,000 subscribers Payout Perspective: The NBA […]

Filed Under: boxing, ratings, Showtime

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