MMA Junkie reports the ratings for the UFC 154 FX Prelims. In addition, MMA Payout has ratings for the 3rd episode of UFC Primetime. Both ratings are disappointing considering the anticipated return of GSP and the hopes of a good PPV buy rate for UFC 154.
The UFC 154 FX Prelims garnered an average of 980,000 viewers which is lower than the UFC 153 Prelims in October. It is also lower than the 1.2 million average for the UFC Prelims on FX.
The third episode of UFC Primetime airing Friday night received a dismal 337,000 viewer average. The three part series featured GSP and Carlos Condit as they prepared for their bout on Saturday night.
Payout Perspective:
If the attendance and gate were indications that UFC 154 might not meet UFC expectations, the ratings for the Prelims and the last episode of UFC Primetime provide more evidence that UFC 154 may have not performed as had hoped despite the return of GSP. Although there are only rumors of the PPV buy rate, the UFC had hoped for a PPV lift with GSP on the card and all indications point to a disappointing PPV buy rate.
Source: http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/Payout/~3/P2nPxSvjfLA/
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