MMA Junkie reports on the added benefits that Bellator fighters are receiving in lieu of its move to SpikeTV. With the move, expect Bellator fighters to become involved in cross-promotional opportunities for the network. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney indicated that the organization fighters would participate in the various Spike and MTV award shows and events. […]
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Tyson Nam still under Bellator control
Despite a surprise KO victory that should propel his career forward, Tyson Nam is concerned he may be engaged in a legal battle for a shot to continue his career. Nam’s KO of Bellator Champ Eduardo Dantas received interest from major promotions. But, Nam is under contract with Bellator and due to his contract, Bellator […]
Bellator 73: 167,000 viewer average
MMA Junkie reports that the Bellator Summer Series finale earned an average rating of 167,000 viewers. Bellator 73’s rating brought the summer average to 180,000 viewers. This summer’s season series is lower than last summer’s 229,000 viewer average. The ratings for this past Friday’s event was lower than Bellator 72’s 193,000 average. Payout Perspective: Bellator […]
Bellator 72: 193,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 72 ratings for its Summer Series scored an average of 193,000 viewers. It was the second highest ratings average since season 6. Bellator 71 was not on MTV2 as it was streamed online. Bellator 70 had an average of 119,000 after 68 and 69 had promising averages. Payout Perspective: It […]
Bellator 71 live on Gametrailers.com to promote “MMA Onslaught”
The Bellator Summer Series begins tomorrow and it will be streamed live without commercial interruption on video game web site Gametrailers.com to promote the new Bellator video game “MMA Onslaught.” Via Bellator press release: “We are taking this opportunity to dedicate an entire event to showcase our new video game, ‘MMA Onslaught’ and will substitute […]