MMA Junkie reports that Jon Jones’ pre-UFC 128 special, “In the Moment” garnered 555,000 viewers. Jones’ half-hour feature outscored the regular countdown show which drew 406,000 viewers. The success of the special may mean that “In the Moment” specials may return for future events. Payout Perspective: The strong ratings show the popularity of Jones. Even […]
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Bellator 36 ratings up from MTV2 debut
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 36 on MTV2 had 230,000 viewers this past Saturday with the immediate replay receiving more viewers at 241,000. Via MMA Junkie: The live airing earned a 16 percent increase from this season’s debut episode, and the immediate replay earned an astounding 90 percent increase over the previous week’s replay broadcast. […]
Jon Jones featured in WSJ, on Spike TV
The UFC is getting ready for the reign of Jon Jones as Light Heavyweight Champ. The Wall Street Journal ran a feature on Jones in lieu of his title fight against Mauricio Rua. In addition, Jones will have his own pre-event preview show, “Jon Jones: In the Moment.” From the WSJ article entitled, “Has UFC […]
Strikeforce: Feijao vs Henderson Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at the Strikeforce Feijao vs Henderson event televised on Showtime and headlined by Strikeforce LHW champ Rafael “Feijao” Cavalcante, as he made his first title defense against MMA legend Dan Henderson. The event took place at the Nationwide Arena in Columbus, […]
Bellator 35 – MTV 2 Debut: Payout Perspective
Welcome to another edition of Payout Perspective! This week we’ll be taking a look at Bellator 35, which was the promotional debut with it’s new TV partner – MTV 2 – this past Saturday night. The event featured the first leg of the Welterweight tournament along with some fun non-televised fights which included the always […]