MMA Weekly reports that ratings for Bellator 39 Saturday were slightly up to 174,000 viewers. The increase in ratings stops a streak of declining MTV2 ratings for the organization. Via MMA Weekly: Bellator 39 drew an initial audience of 174,000, with 89,000 more tuning in to the replay. While that is a little lower than […]
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White responds to low TUF 13 ratings
Dana White posted a response to the critics that have called out the low ratings for The Ultimate Fighter 13’s debut. On the Underground, he posted a response stating that TUF was here to stay. Via The Underground: “SINCE WHEN IS 1.5 MILLIONS VIEWERS BAD? People have been saying it is dead since season 4. […]
M-1 Challenge 24 – Showtime Debut: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at M-1 Challenge 24: Damkovsky vs Figueroa, which made its solo promotional debut with Showtime last Friday night. The event was headlined by M-1 Lightweight champ, Artiom Damkovsky taking on title challenger Jose Figueroa, who is a member of American Top […]
Shark Fights signs deal with Fuel TV
Texas-based promotion, Shark Fights, announced today that it has signed a deal with Fuel TV. It will be placed into Fuel’s “Friday Fight Night” starting April 15th. It will be a one hour telecast starting 10pm. Via Press Release: Amarillo, TX. – April 1, 2011. Popular Texas-based mixed martial arts fight promotion company, Shark Fight […]
Fight Camp 360 debuts on CBS Saturday
Showtime’s Fight Camp 360: Pacquiao vs. Mosley debuts tomorrow (Noon EDT/9amPDT) on CBS as lead-in to Final Four coverage. Similar to HBO’s 24/7 series, it appears that we will get the similar behind the scenes look at both fight camps. (H/t: Bad Left Hook and Bloody Elbow) Payout Perspective: It will be interesting to […]