Bellator will launch its own video game this summer entitled, “Bellator: MMA Onslaught.” The video game developed by Kung Fu Factory and published by 345 Games in conjunction with Spike TV will be available for download on the XBox and Playstation platforms. Via press release: In “Bellator: MMA Onslaught” gamers can customize their own fighter’s […]
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Cox Cable’s new economy tier leaves out Spike, FX
Dave Metzler’s Wrestling Observer reports that Cox Communications is offering a lower-tier channel alternative for its subscribers. If this model is followed by other cable providers, it could mean less viewers for fans of MMA and pro wrestling. According to the Wrestling Observer (subscription requried), the lower tier service Cox is offering includes the major […]
11 for 11: No 6 Viacom purchases Bellator
Viacom purchased a majority stake in Bellator this fall and announced that it would move its newest purchase to Spike TV in 2013. With the UFC looking for a new network dance partner most of 2011, many believed that Bellator would make the move to Spike. The purchase of Bellator confirmed the speculation. Spike TV […]
“Ultimate Fridays” to run opposite TUF-Bellator
Spike TV announced that it would air episodes from the past 14 episodes of The Ultimate Fighter on Fridays. The programming move runs opposite FX’s “The Ultimate Fighter” and Bellator on MTV2. Via Spike TV press release: Spike TV, the recognized home of mixed martial arts on television, has announced a new three-hour programming block […]
Bellator moving to Friday nights for Season 6
Bellator will be moving to Friday nights for its sixth season scheduled for March 2, 2012 on MTV2 and Epix according to a Bellator press release. Via Bellator Press Release: The premiere will mark the first time Bellator has aired on Friday nights. “Our focus was to find the right night, where the largest number […]