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SBJ 2017 predictions has UFC staying with Fox

December 12, 2016 by Jason Cruz 3 Comments

The Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand offered up predictions for 2017 in sports media. One of his predictions was how much and with what media outlet the UFC would sign with when its current media rights deal ends. He predicts that the UFC would re-up with Fox for $300 million per year. The prediction is […]

UFC looking for $450M per year for 10 years in next media rights deal

November 28, 2016 by Jason Cruz 12 Comments

The Sports Business Journal reports that the UFC is angling to ask potential buyers for $450 million per year over 10 years in its next round of media rights fees. The company’s current deal, which ends at the end of 2018 is for $115 million for 7 years. The article also states that the deal […]

UFC bullish in presentation for upcoming rights fee deal

October 30, 2016 by Jason Cruz 5 Comments

MMA Junkie reports on the positive outlook for the UFC’s broadcast rights after its current deal expires in 2018. The article states that NBC, ESPN, Turner and Fox will all vie for the rights which will bolster the value. According to information included in an investor presentation obtained by Junkie, indicates that the UFC will […]

UFC on Fox 21 ratings produce lowest ratings ever

August 30, 2016 by Jason Cruz 7 Comments

UFC on Fox main card this past Saturday drew less than the actual overnights as it scored 1,983,000 viewers with a 1.2 rating in the adult 18-49 demo and a 2 share. The ratings were hampered due to some major markets including Detroit and Las Vegas showing the sign on tape delay or on another […]

UFC on Fox 21 draws 2.22M viewers

August 28, 2016 by Jason Cruz 3 Comments

Television By Numbers reports UFC on Fox 21 drew 2.22 million viewers last night on Fox. The event is down from July’s Fox event as it went up against NFL Preseason on CBS. The event featured Demian Maia taking on Carlos Condit in the main event. Maia submitted Condit in the first round. There was […]