Before we enter the weekend, via a Nielsen source we report that the Prelims from this past Saturday’s UFC on Fox 15 airing prior to the Fox network drew 1.4 million viewers. In addition, the UFC on Fox main card rating came up to 2.7 million from 2.43 million. The only other time that the […]
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UFC on Fox 15 draws 2.43 million viewers in overnight ratings
Televison By Numbers reports that the UFC on Fox 15 event on Fox Saturday night drew an average of 2.43 million viewers which narrowly edged out the New York Rangers-Pittsburgh Penguins NHL game on NBC. UFC on Fox 15 scored 2.43 million viewers, a 0.9 rating among the 18-49 demo and a 4 share. The […]
The Interview with Professor Nicholas Watanabe
MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with University of Missouri professor Nicholas Watanabe. His most recent study focuses on research related to the PPV habits of UFC fans as opposed to those that attend live events. The results are interesting. Notably, his findings suggest that Heavyweights draw more on PPV than other weight classes. […]
UFC 183 Prelims draw 1.546M viewer average
MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen that Saturday’s UFC 183 Prelims on FS1 drew 1.546 million viewers which makes it the second straight card over 1 million viewers. The headliner on the FS1 prelims featured Miesha Tate versus Sara McMann. The peak almost drew 2 million viewers plateauing at 1,992,000 in the 9:30-9:45pm quarter hour. […]