Television is inherently competitive. There are a limited number of viewers and nearly limitless viewing options. Those that succeed do so on the basis of consistent and engaging content that drives viewership. Thus, the latest shift in the industry towards dual revenue (advertising and carriage fees) is born as much out of a necessity to fund […]
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UFC to live stream prelims on Facebook
The UFC will use its Facebook page to show two prelim fights for this Saturday’s UFC Fight for the Troops. Via UFC press release: By liking Facebook.com/UFC, fans will gain access to a live stream of the lightweight battle between Cody McKenzie (12-0) of The Ultimate Fighter® and veteran Yves Edwards (39-16-1), as well as […]
Questions Linger For Bellator Heading Into Fourth Season
Last month, Bellator announced a 3-year TV deal with MTV2 TV, claiming it as a turning point for the promotion. As they head into their 4th season, there are still a few aspects of the deal that are not clear, mainly pertaining to time-slot, production, profitability, and future sustainability. One aspect that was still not […]
UFC Announces Lesnar and Dos Santos as TUF 13 Coaches
After weeks of speculation regarding TUF 13 coaches, the UFC finally made the announcement today through a press release during todays “Fight for the Troops” press conference. UFC President Dana White announced today that former UFC heavyweight champion Brock Lesnar and number one contender Junior dos Santos will match wits as the coaches of season […]
Strikeforce, Showtime, & M-1 Officially Announce HW Tournament
Strikeforce, Showtime, and M-1 Global make the long rumored and highly anticipated Strikeforce HW GP official. MMAPayout confirmed and reported the news yesterday, but below is the official release sent out today. PRESS RELEASE – World championship Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) promotions STRIKEFORCE and M-1 GLOBAL, in association with premium television network SHOWTIME have signed […]