Fortune Magazine (via CNN Money) ran a feature on Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney this past week. The article covers Rebney’s background from construction defect attorney to CEO of a MMA organization. Rebney’s passion for MMA had him criss-crossing the country looking for investors and going into personal debt. A meeting with a hedge fund contact […]
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Bellator will implement rematch clause in 2013
MMA Fighting reports that Bellator Fighting Championships will modify its current tournament structure to allow for championship rematches. The rematch clause should help bring exciting fights, storylines and recognizable names to its move to Spike TV. On the Bellator web site, Bjorn Rebney wrote a letter to fans explaining of the slight change to the […]
Bellator 81: 149,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports the ratings for Bellator 81 at a tick higher than last week at 149,000 viewers. The average for season 7 is now at approximately 166,000 viewers. Bellator 81 featured the semifinals of the lightweight tournament. Bellator 74: 190,000 viewers Bellator 75: 145,000 Bellator 76: 175,000 Bellator 77: 149,000 Bellator 78: 154,000 Bellator 79: 220,000 Bellator 80: 148,000 Bellator […]
TUF move to Wednesday ‘highly unlikely’
Will the next season of TUF move to Wednesday nights? Although initial reports indicated that the series which will feature coaches Chael Sonnen and Jon Jones next season will move to Wednesday, FX officials are denying the claim. Via MMA Fighting: “FX has not announced the official date or night that the next installment of […]
Bellator 80: 148,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 80 ratings dipped this past Friday to an average of 148,000 viewers. The ratings reflect a 72,000 viewer drop from its season high last week. Bellator 79 scored a high for season 7 with 220,000 viewers. Bellator 80 featured Joe Warren as he defeated Owen Evinger. Bellator 74: 190,000 viewers […]