Bellator 155 last Friday peaked at 916,000 viewers per Nielsen. The main event between Rafael Carvahlho and Melvin Manhoef averaged 812,000 viewers. The overall event, factoring in the adjusted numbers, came to 715,000 viewers and was the second most-watched live sporting event on last Friday. Peak viewership for last 3 Bellators Bellator 153: Henderson-Koreshkov 1.1M […]
Bellator MMA sued for wrongful termination
Zachery Light has filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles Superior Court against Bellator MMA and Viacom citing wrongful termination based on public policy. Light, a former MMA fighter and employee of Bellator, claims various wrongdoings while working under Scott Coker. The lawsuit was filed on Tuesday by Light’s attorney, William Crosby. Light, a former amateur […]
Penn claims ignorance in violating anti-doping policy
Showtime Boxing ratings peak at 491,000
Showtime Boxing Saturday night peaked at 491,000 subscribers. The event was highlighted by Erislandy Lara defending his WBA Super Welterweight Championship over Vanes Martirosyan. In addition, Jermall Charlo defeated John Jackson. Per Sports TV Ratings: 11:18pm – 491,000 subscribers 10:57pm – 414,000 subscribers 12:09am – 358,000 subscribers 10:07pm – 389,000 subscribers Payout Perspective: The NBA […]
USADA violation scraps Penn from 199
B.J. Penn has been taken off of UFC 199 next week as a result of a violation of the UFC anti-doping policy. The UFC has issued a statement found on its web site. A portion reads: “The UFC organization was notified today that the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency (USADA) informed BJ Penn of a potential Anti-Doping […]