The Ultimate Fighter Live debut on FX drew an average of 1.28 million viewers, as previously reported on MMAPayout.We will now take a closer look at the quarterly ratings breakdown, viewership ratings pattern, and expectations coming into the show. The UFC ratings press release labeled the ratings as a “strong start” to the series, and […]
UFC Primetime: Diaz vs Condit Draws 657,000 for FX Debut, Averages 540,000 for Series
“UFC Primetime: Diaz vs. Condit”, a three-part series which aired on three consecutive Friday nights on FX, drew 657,000 viewers for it’s FX network debut. After the debut episode, each of the following weeks saw a decline in viewership and overall, the three-part series averaged 540,000 viewers on FX. In January of 2011, the same […]
UFC 144 Storylines: UFC Returns to Japan
MMAPayout will be taking a look at the storylines heading into UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, which will be held at The Saitama Super Arena in Japan on Saturday February 25, 2012. UFC Sells Out Long Awaited Return to Japan UFC officials today told MMAjunkie.com (www.mmajunkie.com) that ticket sales are still moving briskly for this […]
Spike’s “MMA Uncensored Live” Debut Draws 547,000
On Thursday night, Spike TV’s new MMA show, “MMA Uncensored Live”, made a successful debut drawing an average of 547,000 viewers to the network. The debut airing on Spike TV earned a 0.4 HH rating, a 0.5 in M18-34, and a 0.62 in the M25-34. Overall, MMA Uncensored Live drew an average of 547,000 viewers. […]
Culinary Workers Union, Local 226 Calls On NSAC to Adopt MMA “Bill of Rights”
In yesterday’s Nevada State Athletic Commission hearing, the Culinary Workers Union – who have long apposed the anti-union stance from Zuffa and Station Casino owner’s Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta – proposed the MMA “Bill of Rights” to the commission. Here is the press release sent out yesterday after the hearing: Today, the Culinary Workers Union, […]