ESPN reports that Spike TV will no longer air Premier Boxing Champions on Spike TV which ends a two-year partnership to air PBC on Spike TV. In March 2015, Spike TV launched “Friday Night Lights Out” with Glory Kickboxing, Bellator MMA and PBC with Haymon’s company as the big add to the network. According to […]
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Saturday afternoon’s Bellator 176 draws 438,000 viewers
Bellator MMA drew 438,000 viewers on Saturday afternoon per Sports TV Ratings. The promotion aired the event from Italy live instead of tape delay. The telecast drew 198,000 viewers in the Adult 18-49 demo according to Sports TV Ratings. The event featured Melvin Manhoef versus Rafael Carvalho. The Brazilian Carvalho won via TKO. Payout Perspective: […]
[UPDATED] Bellator 175 draws 907,000 viewers
Bellator 175 drew 907,000 viewers on Spike TV Friday night per Sports TV Ratings. The main event featuring Rampage Jackson taking on King Mo Lawal in a rematch of their 2014 fight drew 1.2 million viewers. The event took place at the Allstate Arena in Rosemont, Illinois. Bellator MMA Live Ratings for 2017 (Live + […]
Coker announces NASCAR partnership, which company denies
Scott Coker tweeted out on Monday a new partnership between Bellator, Monster Energy and NASCAR. However, NASCAR says it does not have a partnership with the company. Per MMA Junkie, NASCAR stated it “does not have a partnership with Bellator.” ESPN reported it obtained a revised news release from Bellator which stated “Details to come […]
Bellator: NYC to have suggested price tag of $49.99
Scott Coker revealed on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani that Bellator:NYC, the company’s second PPV will be priced at $49.99 HD. It is the company’s second stab at having its product on PPV and is headlined by a grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva. Also, Fedor Emelianenko will face Matt Mitrione in […]