The UFC-Fox relationship entered into a new venture as Fox unveiled two new sports networks: Fox Sports 1 (FS1) and Fox Sports 2 (FS2). The UFC was pegged to play a big role in providing the networks, especially FS1 with its content. So far, the network has not lived up to its lofty expectations, but […]
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UFC delivers on night of Fox Sports 1 debut
Figure Four Online (subscription required) reports that the UFC main card on Fox Sports 1 scored an impressive average of 1.78 million viewers. The card featuring Chael Sonnen-Shogun Rua in the main event received a 1.4 rating and defeated all 4 networks in the key demos The Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand tweeted that FS1 […]
Top 10 of 2012: No. 7 the UFC-Fox relationship
MMA Payout’s No. 7 business story of 2012 is the first full year of the UFC-Fox relationship. In late 2011, the UFC signed a 7 year deal with Fox leaving longtime network Spike TV. While there was great anticipation for the UFC on Fox networks, the ratings have been less than anticipated. Despite a huge […]
Payout Perspective: UFC-FOX TV Deal Q2/2012 Performance Review
Australia’s Foxtel enters into TV deal with the UFC
Fox Sports Australia reports that the UFC and Australian pay-television company Foxtel have entered into a two year agreement to air UFC content on its brethren of networks. Via Fox Sports: Foxtel will be the only place on Australian television to see LIVE fights and the most popular shows from the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) […]