The UFC 297 Prelims on ESPN drew 1.026 million viewers per Sports Media Watch. The telecast scored 542,000 viewers (0.54 in the 18-49). The NFL Playoff game between the Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens served as a lead-in for the UFC. The UFC Prelims featured Garrett Armfield winning a decision over home country favorite Brad […]
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UFC switches Canadian television partners
The UFC announced this week that it will be returning to Sportsnet and TVA in Canada starting in 2024. Via the UFC press release: Sportsnet will be Canada’s English-language home for UFC Fight Night cards and Pay-Per-View prelims across its channels and live streaming on Sportsnet+, while TVA Sports will serve French-Canadians nationwide. Both Sportsnet […]
UFC on ESPN 39 main card #1 in cable Saturday
UFC on ESPN 39 which took place on Saturday on ESPN drew 762,000 viewers and 316,000 in the A18-49 demo per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The prelims on ESPN drew 548,000 viewers and 223,000 viewers in the A18-49 demo. The telecast was number 1 on cable this past Saturday. The prelims landed at number 5 […]
PFL 5 draws 230K on ESPN Friday
PFL 5 featuring featherweights and heavyweights on ESPN drew 230,000 viewers on Friday night per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The telecast drew a 0.04 in the A18-49 demo and was 109th overall in cable ratings Friday night. The event took place at the Overtime Elite Arena in Atlanta, Georgia. The telecast featured heavyweights Bruno Cappelozza […]