Bellator today announced a five year extension with long-time on-air color analyst Jimmy Smith. After 109 Bellator events, fans around the world have become accustomed to hearing on air analyst MMA veteran Jimmy Smith break down the intricacies of every fight inside the Bellator cage. That analysis will continue as Smith and Bellator have agreed […]
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Bellator announces partnership with Attack Poker
Bellator announced a partnership with Attack Poker, an online gaming company, which will commence with the start of its 10th season which will air on Spike TV on February 28th. Attack Poker will be the official online gaming partner of Bellator. Via Bellator press release: The alliance will make Attack Poker the official online […]
Boxing and MMA organizations support head trauma study
Competing combat sports organizations officially announced Tuesday its collaboration to contribute to an ongoing medical study to address and identify early stage signs of brain injury for those exposed to head trauma. The UFC, Bellator, Glory, Golden Boy and Top Rank all expressed its support for the study at the Cleveland Clinic Lou Ruvo Center […]
Bellator Prelims to NBC Sports Network could have happened
The MMA Report reveals that its sources have discovered that NBC Sports Network reached out to Bellator MMA about the possibility of airing its preliminary fights on the network. However, a deal could not be reached which means the prelim cards will remain online at Spike.com. Via The MMA Report: The NBCSN ended up offering […]
Alvarez-Chandler III on PPV
MMA Fighting reports that Eddie Alvarez vs. Mike Chandler III will happen on PPV. In an interview with Ariel Helwani, Alvarez broke the news that he will be in the main event of Bellator’s first PPV sometime this year. In the interview, Alvarez tells Helwani that he does not know what will happen if he […]