MMA Junkie reports that the UFC has extended its TV deal with ESPN UK through August 2013. The deal means that the live events will continue on the premium cable channel for viewers in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Via MMA Junkie: The live fights should be welcome news for U.K. fans who have lobbed […]
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Bellator 72: 193,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 72 ratings for its Summer Series scored an average of 193,000 viewers. It was the second highest ratings average since season 6. Bellator 71 was not on MTV2 as it was streamed online. Bellator 70 had an average of 119,000 after 68 and 69 had promising averages. Payout Perspective: It […]
UFC 149 Prelims: 1 million viewers
MMA Weekly reports that UFC 149 Prelims on FX drew an average of 1 million viewers. The average viewership ranks below the 1.3 million viewer average for the Prelims on FX. Despite the below average ratings, the prelims featured the best action of the night as it produced the Fight of the Night (Caraway and […]
Boxing back on CBS this year
NBC is not the only network to air boxing this year as CBS will have two events featuring Olympic fighters turning pro after London. CBS, in conjunction with Showtime and Golden Boy Productions will air two shows on Sunday, October 14th and Saturday, December 15th. Bad Left Hook reports that the shows will be produced […]