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Coker comments on UFC-Reebok sponsor policy

May 11, 2015 by Jason Cruz 88 Comments

In an interview with MMA Fighting, Scott Coker indicates that Bellator has been contacted by multiple UFC fighters and managers about its sponsorship policy in light of the revealed pay structure under the new UFC-Reebok deal. He also talked about Bellator business. The Q&A with Luke Thomas hit all of the salient points although Coker […]

Show Money Episode 3 talks Rampage, Antitrust and Phil Davis

April 21, 2015 by Jason Cruz 1 Comment

The third episode of Show Money talks Rampage injunction, an update on the UFC Antitrust lawsuit, Phil Davis to Bellator and the dismissal of Zuffa’s lawsuit in New York. I join Bloody Elbow’s Paul Gift and John Nash to talk, debate and discuss these issues.

Phil Davis signs with Bellator

April 15, 2015 by Jason Cruz 2 Comments

MMA Fighting reports that that Phil Davis has signed with Bellator MMA. Davis last UFC fight in January was his last on his contract with the UFC. Davis is ranked No. 7 in the UFC’s light heavyweight rankings. One might assume that the UFC has a “right to match” but either the contract term was […]

Brooks tops Bellator 136 salaries

April 15, 2015 by Jason Cruz Leave a Comment

MMA Fighting reports the Bellator 136 salaries which were disclosed by the California State Athletic Comission. Lightweight champion Will Brooks was the top paid fighter earning $72,000. Brooks, who earned $36,000 for show and $36,000 for the win, successfully defended his title against Dave Jansen who made $12,000. The event took place Friday at the […]

WSOF 20 draws 128,000 viewers

April 13, 2015 by Jason Cruz 3 Comments

MMA Payout has learned from Nielsen sources that the World Series of Fighting 20 airing Friday night on NBC Sports Network drew just 128,000 viewers. The event which aired from 9:00 – 11:30pm ET featured David Branch against Jesse McElligott. Branch won via submission with what looked like a version of the Von Flue choke. […]