MMA Junkie reports that Dana White is taking over the company’s negotiations for a new deal with Showitme. Lorenzo Fertitta was the lead in the negotiations prior to Ken Hershman leaving Showtime for HBO. White called Hershman a “deal blower” in an MMA Fighting interview with Ariel Helwani. With Hershman out of the picture and Showtime […]
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M-1 Global Challenge 27: 185,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that ratings for M-1 Global Challenge on Showtime Friday night scored an average of 185,000 viewers. The event drew a 0.6 household rating. Via MMA Junkie: The event was the third M-1 Challenge show to air on Showtime. M-1 Challenge 24 drew 189,000 viewers earlier this year, and M-1 Challenge 26 drew […]
Hershman leaves Showtime for HBO
Broadcasting and Cable reports that Showtime sports head Ken Hershman is leaving to take the vacant HBO Sports opening. Hershman will become the president of HBO Sports replacing Ross Greenburg. Hershman will start his new position in January 2012. What does this mean for the future of MMA on Showtime? Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker stated […]
Strikeforce and Bellator ratings show huge drop for one
MMA Junkie reports the ratings for Saturday night’s Strikeforce and Bellator events. Strikeforce received a dismal 274,000 viewers while Bellator garnered 235,000 viewers. Despite featuring the semifinals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix, Strikeforce received a 1.04 household rating among men 18-49 and a 1.17 among men 18-34 according to MMA Junkie. Via MMA Junkie: Strikeforce’s […]
HBO beats out Showtime for Pacquiao-Marquez III
Bad Left Hook reports that HBO has won the battle for distribution rights of Pacquiao-Marquez III. Time Warner, HBO’s parent company, will be heavily involvied in the promation of the November 12th fight. Via Bad Left Hook: As noted before, it appears that the greatest impact that Ken Hershman and Showtime made by “stealing” Manny’s […]