Ring.tv is reporting that Top Rank Boxing and Spike TV is working on a weekly boxing program for the channel. Top Rank is seeking a better platform for its fighters as it currently is seen on Fox Sports. The proposed show is slated for 36 shows beginning March 9th. Late last year, NBC Sports Network […]
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Fuel TV Boasts Ratings for New Year’s Day UFC Marathon & “UFC Tonight” Debut
Fuel TV officially kicked off the new year by airing a 24-hour UFC marathon on New Years Day, followed by airing the debut of “UFC Tonight” on January 3rd. The rating’s boost received by UFC programming was a much needed one for Fuel TV, as it embarks on a mission to increase it’s household reach, […]
Punk seconds Sonnen at UFC on Fox 2
MMA Fighting reportsWWE wrestler CM Punk will accompany Chael Sonnen to the Octagon at UFC on Fox 2. Punk, a Chicago native and MMA fan, appeared on an episode of the MMA Hour last year talking about his admiration of mixed martial arts. Payout Perspective: Is the Punk appearance good for the UFC? Does Punk’s […]
UFC 141 Prelims: 1.8 million viewers
MMA Weekly reports that the UFC 141 Prelims garnered an average of 1.8 million viewers in its last live showing on Spike TV. Overall, the UFC Prelims averaged 1.41 million viewers on Spike TV. UFC 141 was the highest rated prelim show on Spike TV since UFC 126 when it received 2.0 million viewers. Payout […]
UFC 141: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective. This time we look at a special Friday night event from the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, Nevada which featured Brock Lesnar versus Alistair Overeem. Overeem kicks Lesnar into retirement There’s a reason why Lesnar went off as the underdog in Vegas. It was uncertain how Lesnar would […]