The UFC 224 Prelims on FX drew 574,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The Prelims were shifted to FX due to scheduling conflicts on both FS1 and FS2. The telecast drew 0.21 in the A18-49 demo and 0.29 in the M18-49 demo. The last time the UFC Prelims appeared on FX, it drew […]
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TUF 27 Episode 3 on FS1 draws 246,000 viewers
The Ultimate Fighter 27 episode 3 drew 246,000 viewers Wednesday night on FS1 according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. It was the highest-rated show of the young season. The season’s average is a meager 210,000 viewers. The feature fight of the telecast saw Luis Pena defeat Jose Martinez, Jr. via unanimous decision. The DVR ratings […]
UFC Fight Night 128 draws 956,000 viewers, prelims 284,000
UFC Fight Night Atlantic City drew 956,000 viewers on Saturday night on FS1 according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The prelims, which preceded the main card on FS1 drew 561,000 viewers. The main card featured Kevin Lee’s win over Edson Barboza after doctor stoppage. The event drew 537,000 viewers in the A18-49 demo for a […]
TUF 27 Episode 1 draws 200,000 viewers
The debut of The Ultimate Fighter 27 featuring coaches Daniel Cormier and Stipe Miocic on FS1 drew 200,000 viewers Wednesday. The telecast is the lowest debut yet for the TUF franchise. Last spring’s TUF 25 drew 288,000 viewers with coaches T.J. Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt. This fall’s TUF 26 drew 308,000 with coaches Justin Gaethje […]
Report: UFC nearing next TV deal?
Variety reports that ESPN and Fox Sports are coming together to bid for the television rights for the UFC. The companies will split the UFC TV package and we will see 15 fight events moving to new subscription streaming service ESPN+. ESPN, according to sources, ESPN is willing to pay $120-$180 million per year. Fox […]