MMA Fighting reports that the ratings for Bellator’s Fightmaster have increased 26% from initial debut to an average of 545,000 viewers for a 0.4 rating. This week, episode 2 did not run opposite the NHL. Via MMA Fighting: The number is hardly a major success given Spike’s prime time average rating for the prior week […]
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Paulie-Broner fight score 1.3 million on Showtime
Kevin Iole of Yahoo! Sports reports that Saturday night’s Paulie Malignaggi-Adrien Broner fight scored 1.3 million viewers on Showtime. The ratings reflect an uptick in ratings for Showtime and a budding star in Broner. It was a free preview weekend for Showtime although the 1.3 million ratings is premised upon the number of Showtime subscribers. […]
UFC 161 Prelims: 968,000 viewer average
The Wrestling Observer reports that last week’s UFC 161 Prelims on FX scored 968,000 viewers for a rating of 0.68. The ratings were the third lowest ever on FX. UFC 161 Prelims featured Jake Shields versus Tyron Woodley in one of the least exciting fights of the night. It did include the Fight and Submission […]
Bellator Wednesday ratings disappoint
MMA Fighting reports that Wednesday nights Bellator’s debut posted disappointing numbers. Spike officials point to the NHL Stanley Cup as contributing to the poor ratings. Hoping to continue with its strong ratings, and 809,000 viewer average from its first season on Spike TV, Bellator had high hopes for continued momentum. The Bellator summer series featuring […]