Bellator made its debut on Spike TV in 2013. The move brought much anticipation on how the MMA organization would do on a stable network available to a broader viewing audience and focused on its key demos. Bellator MMA Live’s first season drew an average of 861,000 viewers. The switch from MTV2 to SpikeTV was […]
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13 for 13: No. 10 Bellator nixes PPV
November 2nd would have been the date of Bellator’s first PPV which would have featured Rampage Jackson facing Tito Ortiz in the main event. However, due to an injury to Ortiz, he was a late scratch for the event. As a result, Bellator cancelled its pay per view and placed the event on Spike TV. […]
Bellator 109: 691,000 viewer average
MMA Payout has learned through Nielsen sources that Bellator 109 scored an average viewership of 691,000 viewers. It peaked with over 1 million viewers during the Marshall-Schlemenko fight. Season 9 (Fall 2013): Bellator 98 – 437,000 viewers Bellator 99 – 660,000 viewers, 704,000 DVR+3 Bellator 100 – 700,000 viewers, 736,000 DVR+3 Bellator 101 – 649,000 viewers, 710,000 DVR +3 […]
New study reveals $68 million economic impact with MMA in New York
Newsday reports on a new study provided by the UFC on Thursday which reveals that the legalization of MMA in New York State would result in a $68 million economic impact within the state. The new findings from a study commissioned by the UFC reveal that the state’s potential economic benefit is 3 times the amount […]
Bellator passes on Askren
Bjorn Rebney announced via twitter that Bellator has released Ben Askren from his contract and has relinquished its right to match in Askren’s contract. Askren is now an “unrestricted free agent.” MMA Fighting reports Rebney had discussions with Askren before the decision was made. Askren leaves as the Bellator welterweight champion undefeated in Bellator and […]