The UFC is returning to network as it plans to hold its January 16th event on Fight Island on ABC. The UFC has aired on ESPN since moving from Fox at the end of 2018. ABC and ESPN are under the same corporate umbrella. pic.twitter.com/1KLdjq1hmz — Jason Cruz (@dilletaunt) December 23, 2020 MMA Junkie confirms […]
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UFC Fight Night Prelims draw 413K
UFC Fight Night 183 Prelims on ESPN drew 413K viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The main card appeared on ESPN+ only. The Prelims featured Anthony Pettis as he defeated Alex Morono in the feature bout on the undercard. The main card featured Stephen Thompson as he defeated Geoff Neal via Unanimous Decision. UFC Fight […]
AEW 806K, NXT 766K
Top Rank Boxing draws 1.55M viewers on ESPN
Top Rank Boxing on ESPN Saturday night drew 1.550 million viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The ratings were good for third overall in cable for the evening. The event aired at 8pm after the LSU-Florida game on ESPN which gave the telecast an excellent lead-in considering the SEC clash was close and was the […]
UFC 256 Prelims on ESPN 2 draws 503,000 viewers
The UFC 256 Prelims on ESPN drew 503,000 viewers per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The 2.5 hour telecast was a precursor to the UFC 256 PPV on Saturday night. The telecast was shortened 30 minutes due to the cancellation of fights during the week. The feature fight of the prelims saw Cub Swanson take down […]