MMA Mania reports that the California State Athletic Commission has handed out fines and suspensions for the four fighters that failed post-fight drug tests at Bellator 127. The event took place in Temecula, California. The punishments are as follows: Rob Emerson (use of Modafinil): 9 month suspension and $2,500 fine Fernando Gonzalez (marijuana): 1 month […]
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More future crossover promotion for Bellator-Monster Energy?
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator MMA and Monster Energy may be doing more combo events together in the future. A couple weeks ago, Bellator held fights outside a Monster Energy motorcross event at Sam Boyd Stadium. According to a recent report, the two companies could plan more collaborations in the future. Bellator head, Scott Coker […]
Coker issues statement regarding Bellator 127 drug test failures
As a result of the failed drug tests of 4 of his fighters at Bellator 127, Scott Coker issued a statement addressing what is a PR issue for the Coker administration. Via Bellator press release: I want to make very clear that under new management, Bellator will simply not stand for performance enhancing drugs inside […]
Bellator 130 Live +3 up to 755,000
The Live + 3 viewership for Friday’s Bellator 130 drew the event up to 755,000 viewers with a peak viewership of 1,140,000 viewers according to a Nielsen source. The peak occurred at 10:15pm of the event. Bellator 123 Live 667,000, Peak 979,000; Live +3 777,000, +3 Peak 1,193,000 Bellator 124 Live 771,000, Peak […]
Bellator 130: 640,000 viewers
Last Friday’s Bellator 130 which featured Emmanuel Newton defeating Linton Vassell drew 640,000 viewers according to Nielsen sources. The peak viewership for the show was 930,000 viewers. Bellator Season 11 overnight ratings Bellator 123: 667,000 Bellator 124: 771,000 Bellator 125: 742,000 Bellator 126: 656,000 Bellator 127: 609,000 Bellator 128: 668,000 Bellator 129: 564,000 Bellator 130: […]