MMA Payout had the opportunity to speak with “Warrior” star Joel Edgerton. Edgerton played older brother Brendan Conlon, the high school teacher and ex-UFC fighter thrust back into the cage to make money for his family. MP: Did you know anything about MMA before this role? “I knew MMA existed but I was more interested […]
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Bellator move to Spike TV imminent?
MMA Junkie reported this past week citing industry sources that Bellator’s move to Spike TV will occur although no one knows when it will happen. The move will affect the UFC as much as it will Bellator. While Bellator has indicated its contentment with staying at Viacom-owned MTV2, it also owns Spike TV and has […]
Diaz rebooked for UFC 137 against B.J. Penn
In a headscratcher, MMA Junkie reports that the UFC has rebooked Nick Diaz to fight against B.J. Penn as the co-main event for UFC 137. This match was made after Diaz skipped out on his media obligations for UFC 137 and was replaced by Carlos Condit to fight GSP for the title. It was claimed that […]
Significance of Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Video & Prelims on Spike.com
Before Bellator’s fifth season kicks off on MTV 2 this Saturday, Spike.com “takes an in-depth look at the stories and personalities that drive Bellator Fighting Championships”. Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Get More: Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Payout Perspective: As you can see from the video, Spike and Bellator continue to grow their […]
FOX Promotes “UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos” During MLB Game
Last week, UFC and Fox officially announced their first “UFC on FOX” network event on 11/12. This weekend – just over two months before the day of the event – FOX began it’s promotional campaign during the Red Sox vs Rangers “MLB Game of the Week” on Saturday afternoon. The in-game promo occurred in the […]