MMA Junkie reports that Jon Jones’ pre-UFC 128 special, “In the Moment” garnered 555,000 viewers. Jones’ half-hour feature outscored the regular countdown show which drew 406,000 viewers. The success of the special may mean that “In the Moment” specials may return for future events. Payout Perspective: The strong ratings show the popularity of Jones. Even […]
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406,000 watch debut of Countdown to UFC 128
MMA Junkie reports that 406,000 viewers tuned in to watch “Countdown to UFC 128” on SpikeTV this past Tuesday. The show focused on the main event featuring Mauricio “Shogun” Rua versus Jon Jones. Not to be forgotten, Urijah Faber makes his UFC debut Saturday night versus Eddie Wineland. Payout Perspective: In case you did not […]
Bellator 36 ratings up from MTV2 debut
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 36 on MTV2 had 230,000 viewers this past Saturday with the immediate replay receiving more viewers at 241,000. Via MMA Junkie: The live airing earned a 16 percent increase from this season’s debut episode, and the immediate replay earned an astounding 90 percent increase over the previous week’s replay broadcast. […]
Strikeforce: Feijao vs Henderson Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at the Strikeforce Feijao vs Henderson event televised on Showtime and headlined by Strikeforce LHW champ Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, as he made his first title defense against MMA legend Dan Henderson. The event took place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, […]
Bellator 35 – MTV 2 Debut: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at Bellator 35, which was the promotional debut with it’s new TV partner – MTV 2 – this past Saturday night. The event featured the first leg of the Welterweight tournament along with some fun non-televised fights which included the always […]