Before we report on last night’s TUF 23 rating, we have learned the adjusted ratings from Episode 2 last week. Despite a very low overnight version, the Live+3 rating boosted the episode viewership up 63%. UPDATED: Per Nielsen, the debut episode of TUF 23 drew 703,000 viewers in adjusted ratings from DVR viewership. The rating […]
Is “Money” coming back?
Floyd Mayweather, Jr. may be returning from his short retirement based on a couple trademarks filed late last month with the United States Patent and Trademark Office. In an interview with Showtime this past Saturday, the 49-0 fighter maintained he is staying out of the ring but conceded he has had talks with CBS and […]
VanZant postponing return to Octagon
MMA Fighting reports that Paige VanZant will not be a part of UFC 200. VanZant’s star is budding with her involvement on ABC’s “Dancing with the Stars.” After her loss to Rose Namajunas this past December, the schedule was to have PVZ back in the Octagon for UFC 200. However, her appearance on the network […]
Slice settles with Texas Commission
MMA Junkie reports that Kimbo Slice has settled with the athletic commission in Texas after having failed a drug test. Slice agreed to a $2,500 fine and have his license to fight in the state revoked. As part of the settlement, Slice agreed to waive his right to a hearing. He is expected to remain […]
PBC on Spike TV draws 513,000 viewers
PBC on Spike TV this past Friday night drew 513,000 viewers a cording to Sports TV Ratings. The ratings show a 40% drop from its April 1 event. In the main event, Andre Dirrell defeated Blake Caparello despite Direll being knocked down in the fight. According to Sports TV Ratings, it registered just 180,000 viewers […]