Yeah, I prefer watching the lighter weight class fighters in general. Not because they are lighter, but because they usually have what are, in my opinion, more interesting fights. However, it is a reality that the heavier weight classes generally (with some very notable exceptions) sell more tickets and pay-per-view buys. I can understand that. It’s not a commentary on their skill. It should never be a surprise that Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson gets higher ratings than Jose Aldo. From a business standpoint, MMA is another option competing for entertainment dollars. Is it fair that Jim Carrey gets paid more per movie than Anthony Hopkins? Is he a better actor? It’s just the free market working.

Point taken…but Faber/Pulver didn’t have over one million viewers for nothing…they promoted that event like they were supposed too…and had promoted Faber pretty well during that time….they could do that again if they took the time to promote the brand and individual fighters…but they don’t.

They lost alot of ratings due to the fact that Vs. is no longer on DirecTV.

I think that had a LOT to do with the poor rating. However, let’s also remember that TUF was on at the same time.. and the lead-in to TUF was UFC 105 from the weekend before. I’d say that the blame is mostly on the part of Zuffa, for counter-programming itself. Reminds me of car companies competing with themselves, like running commercials for both the Dodge Caravan and the Chrysler Town & Country.