New Bellator head Scott Coker stated that Bellator is going to focus on a monthly event in addition to four major shows which will likely feature the bigger stars for Bellator. Coker revealed the news Monday which means that the upcoming 11th season will be the last with tournament formatting…for now. Coker indicated that he […]
UFC Fight Night 47 attendance, gate and bonuses
MMA Junkie reports the attendance, gate and bonuses from Saturday’s Fight Night event from Maine. Dana White announced the information during the post-fight press conference. For its first trip to Maine, the UFC drew 5,329 for a gate of $321, 470. No comps were mentioned. The event took place at the Cross Insurance Center in […]
Harvick’s agency signs Tate
ESPN reports NASCAR driver Kevin Harvick’s athlete management agency, KHI Management, has signed Miesha Tate to a multiyear commitment. Reports are that Tate will be sponsored by Budweiser in her next fight against Rin Naka on September 20th. It is the second MMA fighter to be signed by KHI as it has Donald Cerrone in […]
Women’s MMA comes to Bellator
Bellator has announced that it is re-establishing its women’s division and announced the signing of Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd. Via Bellator press release: Bellator MMA has reestablished the women’s division with two of MMA’s top featherweights leading the forefront. Finding previous success in the female MMA game, Bellator President Scott Coker has added Marloes […]
The Wrestling Post – 08.13.14
Welcome to another edition of The Wrestling Post where we write about the WWE Network launching overseas and the news that tickets demand are lowest in four years for Summerslam. WWE Network launches overseas The official launch of the international over the top network went live this week as it was made available in 170 countries outside […]