MMA Junkie reports that The World Series of Fighting has signed a three-year deal with NBC Sports Network. WSOF aired its debut card on the network last November to good reviews. The deal is for a minimum of six events that will be aired and streamed on NBCSports.com. WSOF paid NBC Sports Network to air […]
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World Series of Fighting: 198,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that World Series of Fighting ratings for its Saturday night debut as the company received an average of 198,000 viewers. The numbers are on par with boxing programming on the network. According to the Junkie article, the 198,000 viewers bested the UFC on Fuel TV series viewer average. Of course, NBC Sports […]
Payouts from WSOF and RFA this weekend
MMA Junkie reports on the payouts from this weekend’s World Series of Fighting and Resurrection Fighting Alliance cards. WSOF had a bigger payroll with $352,000 reported and Resurrection Fighting Alliance reported a payroll of $82,350. Via MMA Junkie: World Series of Fighting Andrei Arlovski: $60,000 (includes $30,000 win bonus) def. Devin Cole: $10,000 Anthony Johnson: […]
World Series of Fighting has 1 year contract on NBC Sports Network
MMA Junkie reports on the television contract of the World Series of Fighting on NBC Sports Network. Ray Sefo, WSOF head, indicated that the organization has a one year deal with the network although its his plan to run 8-10 events a year. Sefo clarified the position that WSOF will be in discussion with NBC […]