During UFC 135’s press conference, MMAFighting’s Ariel Helwani spoke to UFC President Dana White regarding their current relationship with Spike TV, Bellator airing on Spike.com, and what we can expect from UFC shoulder programming in 2012. Spike currently owns the UFC library through 2012, and by doing so, cannot air content from another MMA promotion […]
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Bellator 50 receives MTV 2 low of 114,000 viewers
MMA Junkie reports that Saturday night’s Bellator 50 received an all-time low of 114,000 viewers. Although it tried a special start time (7pm ET/PT) to avoid conflicting with other events, the ratings reflect otherwise. A re-airing of the card on the same night garnered just 94,000 viewers although the rebroadcast occurred during Mayweather-Ortiz. Payout Perspective: […]
Global streaming for Bellator on Spike.com
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator will be streaming its preliminary fights worldwide on Spike.com starting this Saturday with Bellator 50. Last week Bellator and Spike.com began streaming its preliminary fights online. Bellator sent out the announcement via its twitter account. Payout Perspective: This is a good move for the company as it gives it broader exposure for […]
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 […]
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 […]