MMA Fighting reports that the second event for MMA startup organization World Series of Fighting received 210, 000 viewers. The ratings average are up slightly from November’s 198,000. The second event replay received 140,000 viewers and the organization said that another 200,000 viewers watched online. There were no ratings for Univision Deportes at this time. […]
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World Series of Fighting signs 3 year deal with NBC Sports Network
MMA Junkie reports that The World Series of Fighting has signed a three-year deal with NBC Sports Network. WSOF aired its debut card on the network last November to good reviews. The deal is for a minimum of six events that will be aired and streamed on NBCSports.com. WSOF paid NBC Sports Network to air […]
World Series of Fighting: 198,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that World Series of Fighting ratings for its Saturday night debut as the company received an average of 198,000 viewers. The numbers are on par with boxing programming on the network. According to the Junkie article, the 198,000 viewers bested the UFC on Fuel TV series viewer average. Of course, NBC Sports […]
Rousey featured in Sports Illustrated, NBC Sports Network
Ronda Rousey is featured in this week’s edition of Sports Illustrated as well as a television feature for the NBC Sports Network. The article’s title, “Ronda Rousey lays the smack down,” appears to be a lean toward the WWE’s The Rock’s famous catch phrase. The SI article covers Rousey’s upbringing and how she became one […]
World Series of Fighting has 1 year contract on NBC Sports Network
MMA Junkie reports on the television contract of the World Series of Fighting on NBC Sports Network. Ray Sefo, WSOF head, indicated that the organization has a one year deal with the network although its his plan to run 8-10 events a year. Sefo clarified the position that WSOF will be in discussion with NBC […]