MMA Junkie reports that the third episode of The Ultimate Fighter 16 ratings dipped again to an average of 775,000 viewers. TV By Numbers indicates that this past Friday’s episode scored a 0.5 rating for viewers 18-49. TUF 16 Episode 1: 947,000 TUF 16 Episode 2: 872,000 TUF 16 Episode 3: 775,000 Payout Perspective: This […]
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UFC on Fuel TV 5 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses for UFC on Fuel TV 5 from Nottingham, England. The event took place yesterday afternoon in the United States. The event drew 7,241 for a gate of $970,000. According to its web site, the Capital FM Arena has a maximum capacity of 10,000. In addition the bonuses for […]
Nick Diaz seeks judicial review of suspension
MMA Fighting reports Nick Diaz and his legal team is seeking judicial review from the Nevada State Athletic Commission’s ruling this past May. Diaz’s appeal hopes to overturn a $79,500 fine and 12 month suspension. The NSAC has 30 days to respond to the appeal by Diaz and Keith Kizer indicated that a response is […]
White reveals top UFC PPV draws in response to Toronto Sun column
At the UFC 152 post-fight presser, Dana White admonished a Toronto Sun column which questioned the organization’s future. Not only did White assail the columnist at the press conference, he provided evidence that the UFC is not in trouble. Steve Simmons of the Toronto Sun penned an article critical of the UFC as it visited […]
UFC 152 Prelims: 955,000 average
MMA Junkie reports that the UFC 152 Prelims airing on FX this past Saturday scored a viewer average of 955,000. The average is second to last in all-time UFC FX Prelim ratings. A further breakdown of the ratings has males 18-49 with a 0.82 rating and a 0.66 rating for males 18-34. It’s the second […]