The UFC and Multi Screen Media announced a four year deal to broadcast UFC programming in India. Multi Screen Media is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Television and its new sports channel, SIX, will air UFC events, taped special and fights from the UFC library. Via UFC press release: “When we went to India over […]
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Bellator 63: 140,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 63 drew an average viewership of 140,000 viewers last Friday on MTV2. The ratings are down from last week’s 175,000 viewer showing and the season average of 151,000. Bellator 63 brings down season 6’s average to 148,000 viewers. Bellator 62: 175,000 viewers Bellator 61: 108,000 viewers Bellator 60: 169,000 viewers […]
Spike TV to air Bellator reality show in 2013
Spike TV announced today that it is collaborating with the co-creator of “The Amazing Race” to develop a reality show for Bellator Fighting Championships. The one hour unscripted show is set to debut in 2013 and feature Bellator fighters. The network will work with Bertram van Munster, an eight-time Emmy Award winner most famously known […]
TUF Live Episode 4: 1.1 million
MMA Junkie reports The Ultimate Fighter Live received an average of 1.1 million viewers this past Friday. Despite the lack of March Madness competition, it was the lowest rating of the season. TUF Live Episode 1: 1.28 million viewers TUF Live Episode 2: 1.1 million viewers TUF Live Episode 3: 1.2 million viewers Payout Perspective: […]