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. […]
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MMA Uncensored Live Debuts Tonight on Spike TV
MMA Uncensored Live is set to make its long-awaited debut tonight on Spike TV, where it will focus on UFC 144 and the demise of one of MMA’s greatest promotions, PRIDE Fighting Championships, with former PRIDE champion Dan Henderson as the honorary first guest of the show. Spike’s Press Release: Coming to you from the […]
UFC hard sell for advertisers while on Versus
The Sports Business Journal reported on the drop in ratings of NBC Sports Network as it rolled out its new name and brand last month. The article also comments on the fact that NBC found it difficult finding advertisers for the UFC when it was on the network. For those that don’t know, NBC Sports […]
Zuffa responds to New York’s motion to dismiss
Zuffa filed its response to New York’s motions to dismiss its Equal Protection and Due Process causes of action in its Complaint. It also argued that the Court should consider the changed circumstances in determining the MMA ban in New York state. As you may recall, New York filed a motion to dismiss on two causes […]
Cox Cable’s new economy tier leaves out Spike, FX
Dave Metzler’s Wrestling Observer reports that Cox Communications is offering a lower-tier channel alternative for its subscribers. If this model is followed by other cable providers, it could mean less viewers for fans of MMA and pro wrestling. According to the Wrestling Observer (subscription requried), the lower tier service Cox is offering includes the major […]