Bellator 151 on Friday on Spike TV drew an overnight rating of 768,000 viewers according to Sports TV Ratings. The ratings represent a modest increase of 5% from Bellator 150 two weeks ago.

In the main event of Friday’s fights, Darrion Caldwell submitted Joe Warren after he suplexed him on his head. It was an impressive win by Caldwell. The event took place at the WinStar World Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma.

Bellator MMA Live on Spike TV 2016

Bellator 148: 568,000

Bellator 149: 1,964,000

Bellator 150, 733,000

Bellator 151: 768,000

Payout Perspective:

Based on the high ratings from the tentpole event of Bellator 149, the 2016 average is over 1 million viewers on Spike TV. Throw out 149, at the average viewership is approximately 690,000 thus far. The ratings are a pleasant surprise considering the event was overshadowed by UFC hype this weekend.