Coming off of the best ratings for the half hour program, Spike TV’s “MMA Uncensored Live” announced this week it is expanding to an hour format. It coincides with its move to 10PM ET/PT on Thursday, September 20th. Via Spike TV press release: “MMA Uncensored Live” features radio personality Craig Carton as host with former […]
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Bellator fighters see added benefits in move to Spike
MMA Junkie reports on the added benefits that Bellator fighters are receiving in lieu of its move to SpikeTV. With the move, expect Bellator fighters to become involved in cross-promotional opportunities for the network. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney indicated that the organization fighters would participate in the various Spike and MTV award shows and events. […]
World Series of Fighting has 1 year contract on NBC Sports Network
MMA Junkie reports on the television contract of the World Series of Fighting on NBC Sports Network. Ray Sefo, WSOF head, indicated that the organization has a one year deal with the network although its his plan to run 8-10 events a year. Sefo clarified the position that WSOF will be in discussion with NBC […]
MMA Uncensored hits ratings high with time change
The Wrestling Observer reports that Spike TV’s MMA Uncensored received the best ratings of the shows history with an average viewership of 696,000. The ratings boost come on the heels of a time change for the show up to 10pm ET/PT from 11pm ET/PT. The guests on MMA Uncensored featured King Mo Lawal and Dave […]
Spike TV to show Big Country marathon against new TUF season
MMA Junkie reports that Spike TV will counterprogram FX’s The Ultimate Fighter debut on September 14th with a Roy Nelson marathon. The programming on Spike will include Nelson’s fight with Kimbo Slice during TUF 10. While the Big Country marathon begins on Spike TV at 8pm ET/PT, TUF on FX starts with a 2 hour […]