Dana White has confirmed that The Ultimate Fighter will continue as part of the ESPN deal despite record-low ratings the past several seasons on FS1. After the season finale of Dana White’s Contender Series on Tuesday night, White told reporters of the future of the series. “There’s still a huge market for ‘The Ultimate Fighter.’ […]
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TUF 27 Episode 7 draws 275,000 viewers on FS1
The Ultimate Fighter episode 7 drew the highest ratings of its season with 275,000 viewers on FS1 Wednesday night. There was no fight on the telecast as Team Cormier’s Richie Smullen suffered a leg cramp and could not fight Team Miocic’s Allan Zuniga. He was forced to withdraw and give Zuniga the win by DQ. […]
TUF 26 Episode 12 draws 220,000 viewers on FS1
TUF 26 Episode 10 draws low of 158,000 viewers
TUF 26 Episode 10 drew 158,000 viewers on FS1 Wednesday night according to Nielsen. It is the lowest-rating for the TUF series. The show featured the final quarterfinal bouts to determine the semifinals for the inaugural UFC women’s flyweight champion. Barb Honchak defeated Rachael Ostovich in one of the quarterfinal bouts. In the other Nicco […]
TUF Finale 25 attendance, gate and bonuses
Justin Gaethje’s UFC debut was likely one of the best in the history of the company. Gaethje drew two bonuses for his main event stoppage of Michael Johnson at the TUF 25 Finale Friday night at the T-Mobile Arena. Gaethje drew a Performance bonus and along with Michael Johnson earned Fight of the Nihgt. Tecia […]