TV Ratings For Strikeforce: Evolution And WEC 45 Are Almost Identical
by Kelvin Hunt on Dec 23, 2009 2:30 PM EST
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WEC 45 drew 330,000 viewers, and Strikeforce's latest offering topped it slightly with 341,000 viewers, MMAjunkie.com(www.mmajunkie.com) today confirmed with officials
The WEC is available in close to 75 million homes on Versus, opposed to Strikeforce being available in only 12 million homes. WEC 45 drew around 80K less viewers than WEC 44 which featured a title fight between Jose Aldo and Mike Brown. So with WEC 45 not featuring a title fight, that's about what I expected from the card that was given. The numbers that Strikeforce achieved are within the normal ballpark for the premium channel. These numbers don't really tell me much to be honest. I know quite a few people that don't have Versus or Showtime that still managed to catch these events. That's anecdotal, but I'm sure all of you can say the same thing. If that happens to enough people, then you can draw your own conclusions. Bottom line, both promotions have a devoted fan base of around four hundred thousand. Plus, both Zuffa and Strikeforce should put forth more promotional efforts behind both brands.
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wec fans missed a good show. 9 out of 10 fights were really good
cerrone is to wec what forrest griffin is to ufc. the guy is just popular. just his style. we had alot of fun at the fight. i’ll bet half the tickets were comped though peace.
yes i am obsessive, obnoxious, in your face and all about covering the spread. those are my good qualities.
by wolfmanshowlforever on Dec 23, 2009 2:33 PM EST reply actions
I think it has to do with how the promotions are perceived. Even though it isn’t, WEC is like a little brother to the UFC, while Strikeforce is looked upon as a real promotion (albeit a not-so-great one). Even if the other one will turn out to be great, you’re more likely to watch the big show and come back for the little guy later on.
We’ll see how it pans out though, with the inclusion of DVR ratings. I also think that the replays will factor in a lot; I heard somewhere (probably Wrestling Observer) that the WEC replays actually do very similar numbers to the original airings. I doubt the same can be said for Strikeforce.
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Not a Strikeforce fan I see. Oh well to each his own.
by scrambledeggs on Dec 24, 2009 7:45 AM EST up reply actions
I’m a fan of MMA, but I don’t stick up for professional organizations who are competing (or at least trying to) at the A-level that operate like some regional amateur promotion.
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by -Neil- on Dec 24, 2009 1:30 PM EST up reply actions 2 recs
Don’t really understand what your point is at all, but Merry Christmas.
by scrambledeggs on Dec 25, 2009 7:24 PM EST up reply actions
Well, it has to do mostly with the way they treat their fighters, the way they put together fights, and the way the company operates in general. I rant on about it on the show often enough, but when you compare Strikeforce to the UFC, the UFC puts on fights that make sense and further things, rather than just put on fights that people will buy. Smith vs. Le? A fun fight, absolutely no doubt, but it does little to further either of their careers. Hell, the dude that will be fighting for their WW title in the coming months may be a great fighter, but he’s never fought in the US, let alone in Strikeforce.
Call in to the show some time.. I ramble on about it often enough, if you check out our Strikeforce preview and review, you’ll probably hear enough about it.
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In fairness to the WEC, they are comprised of only LW and under weight classes which are not as palatable to mainstream viewers as the heavier classes. Strikeforce doesn’t have that excuse.
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