MMA Junkie reports that Saturday night’s Bellator 50 received an all-time low of 114,000 viewers. Although it tried a special start time (7pm ET/PT) to avoid conflicting with other events, the ratings reflect otherwise. A re-airing of the card on the same night garnered just 94,000 viewers although the rebroadcast occurred during Mayweather-Ortiz. Payout Perspective: […]
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Global streaming for Bellator on Spike.com
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator will be streaming its preliminary fights worldwide on Spike.com starting this Saturday with Bellator 50. Last week Bellator and Spike.com began streaming its preliminary fights online. Bellator sent out the announcement via its twitter account. Payout Perspective: This is a good move for the company as it gives it broader exposure for […]
Bellator move to Spike TV imminent?
MMA Junkie reported this past week citing industry sources that Bellator’s move to Spike TV will occur although no one knows when it will happen. The move will affect the UFC as much as it will Bellator. While Bellator has indicated its contentment with staying at Viacom-owned MTV2, it also owns Spike TV and has […]
Significance of Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Video & Prelims on Spike.com
Before Bellator’s fifth season kicks off on MTV 2 this Saturday, Spike.com “takes an in-depth look at the stories and personalities that drive Bellator Fighting Championships”. Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Get More: Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Payout Perspective: As you can see from the video, Spike and Bellator continue to grow their […]
Spike.com to air Bellator undercard
Bellator and Spike.com announced today that Bellator undercard fights will be streamed live on Spike.com. Bellator’s 5th season will continue to be broadcast on MTV2. Via Bellator press release: Spike.com, a leading destination for men on the web, will stream LIVE undercard fights throughout the 12-week season of Bellator Fighting Championship that begins Saturday, September […]