We wrote yesterday about the rocky contract negotiations between Gilbert Melendez (22-3, 1-1 UFC) and the UFC. Today, Bellator shocked the MMA landscape by announcing a multi-fight deal with one of the best lightweights in the world in Melendez, though the UFC currently maintains matching rights. Gilbert Melendez sits atop the UFC’s lightweight division. With […]
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Bellator re-signs on–air analyst Jimmy Smith to five year deal
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 […]
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 […]