Who Is Still Watching The Ultimate Fighter?
by Kelvin Hunt on May 27, 2009 3:46 PM EDT
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PrintThe Ultimate Fighter Season 9 is near or surpassed the halfway mark as episode nine will air on Spike TV tonight at 10pm. I'll admit that I've pretty much watched every episode of TUF up until this season. I'm at the point now where I just DVR the show and fast forward to the fights now for the most part. It's not because I'm not interested in the show anymore, it's just easier for me and my time schedule. I've read countless blogs and forums about how people are tired of the format, and the foolishness that show has produced over the last couple of seasons. I only have anecdotal evidence of fans saying they would not watch the show anymore etc etc.
However, to my surprise this season of TUF has an average viewing audience of 1.23 million through 8 episodes.
So on average 1.23 million people still watch the Ultimate Fighter in its 9th season? I would like to know who is still watching TUF. Do some hardcore fans still watch the show? Is the viewing audience made up of mostly casual fans nowadays or is it a mixture of both? Has the advent of DVR influenced the numbers somewhat? All valid questions, and more importantly does the 1.23 million average have a noticeable affect on PPV numbers? Give me your thoughts.
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I’ll admit to watching every episode, but then I’m a self-professed MMA nerd. The format still appeals to me, personally. I do feel that the overall depth of talent has gone down. Every season still showcases some talented fighters but there seem to be an increasing amount that just don’t seem to belong on there. I usually DVR it and watch it the next day.
I watch, but I typically let them build up and do two or three at once.
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still watching. the 2 figths per episode they had going were great, but it looks like thats over. i’l probably have to go back to dvring it and watch the fight at the end. most of the things that everyone hated about last years show is gone. there always going to be some drama (it’s a reality show). the ratings are still holding strong, so somebody is watching. i say it lasts 2-3 more seasons at least.
I watched the first episode of this season...
and haven’t watched one since. I just have no interest in it anymore. I had to clear 5 unwatched episodes from my DVR last night as well as cancel recording the series.
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