MMA Payout has learned via Nielsen sources that the overnight ratings for Bellator 111 on Friday night received an average viewership of 653,000 viewers. The main event of Eduardo Dantas-Anthony Leone grabbed 793,000 viewers which was the highest quarter hour for the show. Bellator 110 Overnight rating 880,000 viewers DVR +3 1 million viewers […]
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WSOF Canada: 96,000 viewers
The World Series of Fighting on NBC Sports Network Friday scored just a 96,000 viewer average according to The MMA Report. The card from Canada was tape delayed from February 21st and featured Ryan Ford as he defeated Joel Power. WSOF Events WSOF 1 – 198,000 viewers WSOF 2 – 210,000 viewers WSOF 3 – 201,000 viewers […]
Bellator re-signs on–air analyst Jimmy Smith to five year deal
Bellator today announced a five year extension with long-time on-air color analyst Jimmy Smith. After 109 Bellator events, fans around the world have become accustomed to hearing on air analyst MMA veteran Jimmy Smith break down the intricacies of every fight inside the Bellator cage. That analysis will continue as Smith and Bellator have agreed […]
Bellator Prelims to NBC Sports Network could have happened
The MMA Report reveals that its sources have discovered that NBC Sports Network reached out to Bellator MMA about the possibility of airing its preliminary fights on the network. However, a deal could not be reached which means the prelim cards will remain online at Spike.com. Via The MMA Report: The NBCSN ended up offering […]
13 for 13: No. 3 Bellator MMA moves to Spike TV
Bellator made its debut on Spike TV in 2013. The move brought much anticipation on how the MMA organization would do on a stable network available to a broader viewing audience and focused on its key demos. Bellator MMA Live’s first season drew an average of 861,000 viewers. The switch from MTV2 to SpikeTV was […]