Yahoo news article on TUF 2 Finale Ratings

DCBooks · 11-09-2005, 03:16 PM

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The Ultimate Fighter 2' Finale on Spike TV Knocks Out College Football With Men 18-24
Tuesday November 8, 4:54 pm ET
Finale Drew More Men 18-24 Than Highly Touted College Football Match-Ups
Virginia Tech-Miami and Notre Dame-Tennessee
Over 2.6 Million Tuned In to See Dramatic Conclusion to Spike TV's
Highly-Rated Series on Saturday, November 5
Largest Audience Ever to Watch a LIVE UFC Fight

NEW YORK, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The LIVE finale of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter 2 drew 2,640,000 million viewers on Saturday, November 5 (9:00-12:00 Midnight ET/PT), making it the most watched fight in UFC history. The three-hour climax to the highly-rated Spike TV reality series, The Ultimate Fighter 2, drew more Men 18-24 than anything else on television* including the highly touted college football match-ups Virginia Tech vs. Miami on ESPN and Notre Dame vs. Tennessee on NBC. Overall, the telecast tallied a 2.0 household rating (1,785,000).

"The fact we drew more hard-to-reach young male viewers than college football on Saturday illustrates that the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts fighting has truly arrived," says Kevin Kay, General Manager, Spike TV.

"The finale of The Ultimate Fighter 2 is not the end of the story for these guys, it's the beginning," said Dana White, UFC President and host of The Ultimate Fighter 2. "Just like Season 1's Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar, Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian have gone on to big things in the UFC, now Season 2's Rashad Evans and Joe Stevenson join them as the new stars of the sport. Fans will be seeing more of Luke Cummo and Brad Imes who really brought their 'A game' to the 2.6 million viewers who tuned in."

Other ratings highlights include the following:

-- Triple digit gains in key male demos and viewership versus year ago --
3.7/956,000 Men 18-34 up +357%; 2.7/1,401,000 Men 18-49 up +303%; and
2,640,000 million viewers up +264% (all versus year ago -- Spike TV
aired WWE Velocity and Police Videos).

-- Telecast peaked at 3.3 million viewers from 10:45-11:00pm during
Rashad Evans/Brad Imes heavyweight bout.

-- Second most-watched original series in network history (finale of The
Joe Schmo Show -- 3.4 million viewers)

-- Most watched Saturday in Spike TV history -- 1,042,000 average
audience (9:00am-3:00am)

-- Outdrew Showtime's live IBF Super-Middleweight title fight featuring
Jeff Lacy vs. Scott Pemberton in Men 18-34 by an incredibly staggering
956,000 to 9,000 and equally startling in Men 18-24 with 430,000 to
1,000 for Showtime.

The record-breaking fight night from the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas featured Rashad Evans winning the Heavyweight Ultimate Fighter crown by out-pointing Brad Imes via split decision in a classic three-round slugfest. Joe "Daddy" Stevenson also won via points, unanimously outscoring Luke Cummo to earn this season's welterweight crown. Both Evans and Stevenson took home six figure UFC contracts with their victories, as well as Toyota Scion automobiles. In the card's main event, Diego Sanchez proved that he is a legitimate contender to the welterweight crown held by Matt Hughes as he scored a shutout three round decision over heated rival Nick Diaz.

The live finale was the culmination of the 13-week series featuring eighteen men from across North America in a fierce battle for a six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (TM).

Craig Piligian of Pilgrim Films and Television, Frank Fertitta III, Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White of Zuffa, LLC and Kevin Kay of Spike TV are the executive producers for "The Ultimate Fighter 2." Brian J. Diamond is Vice President, Sports & Specials, Spike TV and serves as Executive in Charge of Production for Spike TV.

Spike TV, the first network for men, is available in 88 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc.

*data for some late-night broadcast shows not available

TILSON · 11-09-2005, 03:20 PM

Well it is offical UFC poans.

Whining Pussy · 11-09-2005, 03:27 PM

i dunno about that Tilson. i think it's official that TUF 2's finale "poans" but none of their ppvs this year have been even remotely as well-matched or entertaining.

DaPunisher · 11-09-2005, 03:34 PM

im betting they're gonna rake it in for ufc 56

Whining Pussy · 11-09-2005, 03:37 PM

if they do it's just because of the success from the TUF 2 finale. UFC 56(Full Force?) isn't actually a good fight card. it has some great names but the typical shit match-making.

Mr. Blue · 11-09-2005, 05:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Juice-Man Juicer

if they do it's just because of the success from the TUF 2 finale. UFC 56(Full Force?) isn't actually a good fight card. it has some great names but the typical shit match-making.

Shit matchmaking? I seriously don't understand the thought process behind this so let's go one by one.

Rich Franklin Vs. Nate Quarry
Contrary to whatever you believe, being a champion does not mean you should face the number one contender night in and night out. Franklin deserves a showcase bout for his initial title defense and what better way to get the fans on his side than by having him face a TUF alumnus? Quarry is never going to be more ready than he is now and his style virtually guarantees an entertaining standup affair. An exciting standup fight for the middleweight championship, who the fuck wants that?

Matt Hughes Vs. Joe Riggs
As far as late replacements go, you can't do much better than Joe Riggs who hasn't gone to a decision in about three years. Riggs will come out looking to collapse Hughes' skull and end up getting slammed into the opposite corner where Hughes will molest him for a bit before droppin' them 'bows for a TKO. Vintage Hughes but who the fuck wants that?

Georges St-Pierre Vs. Sean Sherk
Two of the best welterweights in the world going at it for a shot at Hughes. Who the fuck wants that?

Jeremy Horn Vs. Trevor Prangley
Middleweight is just about the only weight where Horn is a consistently exciting fighter. This could be a snooze fest or an early submission win for Horn depending on how he comes out. This bout and the next are the only ones that worry me a bit.

Nick Thompson Vs. Keith Wisniewski
In a pretty stacked division, I don't see why the UFC would need to bring these two in. While it should be a decent scrap, this is definitely undercard filler.

Sam Hoger Vs. Jeff Newton
Tae Kwon Do vs. Karate. Case closed.

Kevin Jordan Vs. Gabriel Gonzaga
Serious heavyweight prospect making his debut for a heavyweight starved UFC against a guy he'll look pretty good against.

Thiago Alves Vs. Ansar Chalangov
If you don't like Ansar Chalangov than I have some serious questions about your sexuality.

So, the UFC brings in some serious international talent, puts together two title bouts and a number one contender match along with the ultimate TKD/Karate clash and you are not satisfied? Honestly, you're just shitting on this card for the sake of shitting on the card. There is no two ways about it, just come out and say you hate MMA because it's not tailor made for you and we'll all get along much better.

Whining Pussy · 11-09-2005, 05:50 PM

here you go, Mr. I give Blue a bad name, i'll give it right back to you one by one:

Hoger, Gonzaga, Winsiewski, Chalangov, Hughes, GSP, and Franklin win.

Winsiewski's fight is the most competitive on paper.

Sherk should have had to fight someone decent after his stint of inactivity before fighting the #1 contender.

Quarry doesn't deserve a title shot at all.

Crax · 11-09-2005, 05:53 PM

Where's Horn/Prangley?

Whining Pussy · 11-09-2005, 05:55 PM

oh Horn wins that.

jiddu · 11-09-2005, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr. Blue

Sam Hoger Vs. Jeff Newton
Tae Kwon Do vs. Karate. Case closed.

Fucken sweet!

my sex is artsy · 11-09-2005, 11:17 PM

Newton's kicks seriously are the shit. I'd love to see him KO the Beanie Bandit with one of those bad boys.

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DCBooks Banned User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manassas Park, VA Posts: 26,471 vCash: 100010757 Rep Power: 50	Yahoo news article on TUF 2 Finale Ratings Link- http://biz.yahoo.com/prnews/051108/nytu207.html?.v=18 The Ultimate Fighter 2' Finale on Spike TV Knocks Out College Football With Men 18-24 Tuesday November 8, 4:54 pm ET Finale Drew More Men 18-24 Than Highly Touted College Football Match-Ups Virginia Tech-Miami and Notre Dame-Tennessee Over 2.6 Million Tuned In to See Dramatic Conclusion to Spike TV's Highly-Rated Series on Saturday, November 5 Largest Audience Ever to Watch a LIVE UFC Fight NEW YORK, Nov. 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The LIVE finale of Spike TV's The Ultimate Fighter 2 drew 2,640,000 million viewers on Saturday, November 5 (9:00-12:00 Midnight ET/PT), making it the most watched fight in UFC history. The three-hour climax to the highly-rated Spike TV reality series, The Ultimate Fighter 2, drew more Men 18-24 than anything else on television* including the highly touted college football match-ups Virginia Tech vs. Miami on ESPN and Notre Dame vs. Tennessee on NBC. Overall, the telecast tallied a 2.0 household rating (1,785,000). "The fact we drew more hard-to-reach young male viewers than college football on Saturday illustrates that the UFC and the sport of mixed martial arts fighting has truly arrived," says Kevin Kay, General Manager, Spike TV. "The finale of The Ultimate Fighter 2 is not the end of the story for these guys, it's the beginning," said Dana White, UFC President and host of The Ultimate Fighter 2. "Just like Season 1's Forrest Griffin, Stephan Bonnar, Diego Sanchez and Kenny Florian have gone on to big things in the UFC, now Season 2's Rashad Evans and Joe Stevenson join them as the new stars of the sport. Fans will be seeing more of Luke Cummo and Brad Imes who really brought their 'A game' to the 2.6 million viewers who tuned in." Other ratings highlights include the following: -- Triple digit gains in key male demos and viewership versus year ago -- 3.7/956,000 Men 18-34 up +357%; 2.7/1,401,000 Men 18-49 up +303%; and 2,640,000 million viewers up +264% (all versus year ago -- Spike TV aired WWE Velocity and Police Videos). -- Telecast peaked at 3.3 million viewers from 10:45-11:00pm during Rashad Evans/Brad Imes heavyweight bout. -- Second most-watched original series in network history (finale of The Joe Schmo Show -- 3.4 million viewers) -- Most watched Saturday in Spike TV history -- 1,042,000 average audience (9:00am-3:00am) -- Outdrew Showtime's live IBF Super-Middleweight title fight featuring Jeff Lacy vs. Scott Pemberton in Men 18-34 by an incredibly staggering 956,000 to 9,000 and equally startling in Men 18-24 with 430,000 to 1,000 for Showtime. The record-breaking fight night from the Joint at the Hard Rock Hotel in Las Vegas featured Rashad Evans winning the Heavyweight Ultimate Fighter crown by out-pointing Brad Imes via split decision in a classic three-round slugfest. Joe "Daddy" Stevenson also won via points, unanimously outscoring Luke Cummo to earn this season's welterweight crown. Both Evans and Stevenson took home six figure UFC contracts with their victories, as well as Toyota Scion automobiles. In the card's main event, Diego Sanchez proved that he is a legitimate contender to the welterweight crown held by Matt Hughes as he scored a shutout three round decision over heated rival Nick Diaz. The live finale was the culmination of the 13-week series featuring eighteen men from across North America in a fierce battle for a six-figure contract with the Ultimate Fighting Championship (TM). Craig Piligian of Pilgrim Films and Television, Frank Fertitta III, Lorenzo Fertitta and Dana White of Zuffa, LLC and Kevin Kay of Spike TV are the executive producers for "The Ultimate Fighter 2." Brian J. Diamond is Vice President, Sports & Specials, Spike TV and serves as Executive in Charge of Production for Spike TV. Spike TV, the first network for men, is available in 88 million homes and is a division of MTV Networks. MTV Networks, a division of Viacom International Inc. *data for some late-night broadcast shows not available __________________ If you could fight anyone who would you fight? Anyone? I'd fight Shatner. William Shatner.

11-09-2005, 03:20 PM	#2
TILSON Parts Unknown Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Parts Unknown Posts: 5,384 vCash: 106086 Rep Power: 19	Well it is offical UFC poans.

11-09-2005, 03:27 PM	#3
Whining Pussy Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,177 vCash: 59 Rep Power: 0	i dunno about that Tilson. i think it's official that TUF 2's finale "poans" but none of their ppvs this year have been even remotely as well-matched or entertaining.

11-09-2005, 03:34 PM	#4
DaPunisher Banned Join Date: May 2005 Location: Detroit City Posts: 5,522 vCash: 34485 Rep Power: 0	im betting they're gonna rake it in for ufc 56

11-09-2005, 03:37 PM	#5
Whining Pussy Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,177 vCash: 59 Rep Power: 0	if they do it's just because of the success from the TUF 2 finale. UFC 56(Full Force?) isn't actually a good fight card. it has some great names but the typical shit match-making.

11-09-2005, 05:50 PM	#7
Whining Pussy Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,177 vCash: 59 Rep Power: 0	here you go, Mr. I give Blue a bad name, i'll give it right back to you one by one: Hoger, Gonzaga, Winsiewski, Chalangov, Hughes, GSP, and Franklin win. Winsiewski's fight is the most competitive on paper. Sherk should have had to fight someone decent after his stint of inactivity before fighting the #1 contender. Quarry doesn't deserve a title shot at all.

11-09-2005, 05:53 PM	#8
Crax Tech Monkey Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 4,285 vCash: 955853 Rep Power: 50	Where's Horn/Prangley?

11-09-2005, 05:55 PM	#9
Whining Pussy Banned Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 5,177 vCash: 59 Rep Power: 0	oh Horn wins that.