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killerofchicken
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| | Subject: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:22 am | |
| | Quote: | The UFC is quietly contemplating a change to move up the start times of its pay-per-view broadcasts one hour, MMA Fighting has learned.
No final decision has yet been made, though a source in the organization confirmed to MMA Fighting that they are "considering the move for all events."
Two sources confirmed that at least one date will definitely be impacted. The change will be in play for the first time at April's massive UFC 129 event in Toronto, which will take place on April 30. On that night, the pay-per-view telecast will begin at 9 pm ET/6 pm PT, one hour ahead of its usual time.
At least part of the idea, according to sources, is to take advantage of the earlier time to attract more east coast viewers going forward.
The rationale for the decision makes sense statistically. Nearly half of the United States' population of 300 million people are located in the eastern time zone. In addition, major Canadian MMA markets in Toronto and Montreal are among six of the 10 most populated cities in Canada that call the eastern time zone home.
Though not implied by either source, an earlier start time might also open the door for further coverage of events from television and print news media restricted by deadlines.
Under Zuffa ownership, UFC pay-per-view events have historically been aired at 10 pm, though a handful of international events including UFC 72 and UFC 80 were broadcast live in the afternoon before a 10 pm replay.
March 19's UFC 128 event emanating from Newark, New Jersey, is still scheduled to air at 10 pm. |
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killerofchicken
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:28 am | |
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Jamal
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:34 am | |
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killerofchicken
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:35 am | |
| i hate waiting till 9pm central |
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OU
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 10:50 am | |
| | killerofchicken wrote: | | i hate waiting till 9pm central |
Well with prelims and facebook fights you only have to wait until 8pm most nights. They should move the show up and hour and show more fights._________________ |
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bigbeastcardinal12
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:43 am | |
| They need to do this and stick with it. A PPV getting over at 1-2am is rediculous. I never knew why they had it at 10pm anyways? It is like they are doing it for the west coast and saying screw everyone else. |
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OU
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:47 am | |
| | bigbeastcardinal12 wrote: | | They need to do this and stick with it. A PPV getting over at 1-2am is rediculous. I never knew why they had it at 10pm anyways? It is like they are doing it for the west coast and saying screw everyone else. |
Yeah I guess I can see why they would move it for you East coast guys. I always hated how some games had to wait on the West coast to start._________________ |
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bobbitt15
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 11:59 am | |
| I like them starting at 10. Gives me plenty of time to get shit done on Saturdays _________________  |
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 6:10 pm | |
| I'm liking the 8c start time. It saves time to go out afterwards or it isn't too late for some others. I predict higher ratings due to it. _________________ Who's taking the LHW Title from Bones?
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:41 pm | |
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| | Subject: Re: UFC 129 Moved Up One Hour; Change to All PPV Start Times Being Considered Tue Mar 08, 2011 7:56 pm | |
| I like it in case I have to work on Sunday mornings sometimes. |
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