The MMA Report reports that the UFC 164 Prelims on FS1 scored an average of 809,000 viewers. It is the lowest rated prelims for a UFC PPV since UFC 142. Ironically, UFC 142 was the first prelim event held on FX which did 880,000 viewers. In comparison, the prelims for UFC Fight Night 26 did […]
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UFC 164: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we go to the Bradley Center in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and take a look at UFC 164 where the lightweight title changed hands. Stain remains for Bendo as Showtime subs Henderson In a sudden, decisive and anti-climactic way, Benson Henderson’s title reign ended Saturday as Anthony Pettis […]
UFC Fight Night 27: 824,000 viewers
The Wrestling Observer (subscription required) reports the ratings for Wednesday’s UFC Fight Night 27 did a 0.69 rating for an average of 824,000 viewers. While the number is good for the network, its less than stellar for UFC viewership. The good news for FS1 is that the ratings for Wednesday’s UFC live event beat out […]
UFC Fight Night 27 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for UFC Fight Night 27. Attendance was a reported 5,950 for a gate of $355,290. In addition, bonuses were given out to the main event participants and two prelim fighters. Carlos Condit and Martin Kampmann were awarded the Fight of the Night bonus while Zak Cummings (Sub) […]
UFC Fight Night 26: Payout Perspective
Welcome to a special edition of Payout Perspective. This time we take a look at last Saturday’s Fox Sports 1 taking place at the TD Garden in Boston. Sonnen subs Shogun Chalk another one up for the bad guy. Chael Sonnen looked good. Or, Shogun Rua looked bad. Sonnen scored a first round guillotine choke […]