Spike TV announced today that it will unveil a prime time mixed martial arts news magazine show in 2012: “MMA Junkie Live.” Spike TV will partner with the recently acquired MMA Junkie web site for this half hour show starting this January. Via Spike TV press release: Spike TV will debut its first ever prime […]
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TUF 14 Episode 8: 1.4 million
MMA Junkie reports that episode 8 of The Ultimate Fighter 14 received an average of 1.4 million viewers. According to Junkie, it scored an overall 1.1 household rating, as well as a 1.37 rating among men ages 18-49 and a 1.81 among men 18-34. According to Television By Numbers, it received a 0.8 household rating […]
UFC 138 on Spike TV: 1.8 million viewers
MMA Weekly reports that UFC 138 held on Saturday night on Spike TV garnered an average of 1.8 million viewers. The tape delayed broadcast finished first in its key demographics of men 18-34 and 18-49. Overall, UFC 138’s household rating was a 1.2. Via MMA Weekly: The UFC’s last trip to England, which was also tape-delayed, […]
Bellator/Viacom sign deal for distribution of Bellator content
In a sign of growth for the company, Bellator has entered into a deal with FremantleMedia Enterprises. The company will represent Bellator in seeking international distribution rights and other business opportunities on behalf of the company. Via joint FME-Bellator press release: FremantleMedia Enterprises (FME), the brand extension arm of FremantleMedia, today announced a global rights […]
UFC 138: gate, attendance and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports that attendance for UFC 138 drew 10,823 for a gate of $1.5 million. In the main event, Mark Munoz stopped Chris Leben due to a cut after two rounds. According to the report, without an athletic commission governing, the figures will not be verified by an independent party. In addition to the […]