RATINGS REPORT: Edgar vs. Swanson numbers through the roof


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Earlier this month Frankie Edgar and Cub Swanson squared off in Austin Texas in a main event bout that had title implications.

After battering Swanson for nearly 5 rounds, Edgar locked in a rear naked choke with just 4 seconds left.

MMAFighting has received the ratings report from the UFC from the event, and the numbers are extremely impressive.

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The main card, which aired on Fox Sports 1, drew in an average of 903,000 viewers. In comparison, UFC Fight Night 56: Rua vs. Saint Preux drew in an average of 699,000 viewers, marking an 11% spike in viewership between the two events.

In addition, the preliminary card for the event, did 777,000 average viewers, well above the average for Fox Sports 1 preliminary cards, which is 446,000.

The card also faced stiff competition given that Pacquiao vs. Algieri was going on the very same night.

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