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 […]
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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 […]
Spike.com to air Bellator undercard
Bellator and Spike.com announced today that Bellator undercard fights will be streamed live on Spike.com. Bellator’s 5th season will continue to be broadcast on MTV2. Via Bellator press release: Spike.com, a leading destination for men on the web, will stream LIVE undercard fights throughout the 12-week season of Bellator Fighting Championship that begins Saturday, September […]
Bellator to air broadcasts in high definition
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator will air its fifth season in HD via premium cable station EPIX. The station is offered through Viacom but is not available with other cable providers. Via MMA Junkie: The premium cable station, which is available in approximately 30 million U.S. homes, is Viacom-owned and a joint venture with sister […]
Bellator 48: 226,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 48 held this past Saturday scored an average of 226,000 viewers on MTV2. The replay garnered 114,000 viewers. Via MMA Junkie: Of Bellator’s 14 MTV2-televised events, Bellator 48’s ratings rank fifth. Overall, the three monthly “Summer Series” events averaged 242,000 viewers. Season four, which took place earlier this year, averaged […]