Updated DVR + 3 ratings received by MMA Payout reveal that last week’s Fight Master episode on Spike TV received an average of 810,000 viewers. The additional information shows that it received a 0.73 rating among males 18-49 and a 0.9 rating for males 18-34. These are increases from prior episodes. The third episode for […]
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Fightmaster Episode 2: 545,000 viewer average
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 […]
Spike TV obtains rights to Glory Kickboxing
A Spike TV press release sent out this morning announced that Glory Sports International (GSI) will debut on the network starting in the Fall of 2013. Two hour kickboxing events will air in prime time on select Saturday nights. Via Spike TV press release: “We are thrilled to partner with GSI in bringing Spike TV’s […]
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 […]
Rampage Jackson signs with Bellator and TNA
MMA Junkie reports that Rampage Jackson has signed a multi-year contract to fight in Bellator and wrestle with TNA Wrestling. Although he originally set out to be a professional wrestler, Jackson became an MMA fighter. Jackson, 34, fought his last UFC bout in January. Tuesday’s signing by Bellator-owned Viacom includes a reality series for the […]