Bellator MMA filed a legal challenge to the release of documents related to the organization in the UFC Antitrust lawsuit. The promotion provided documents in the lawsuit as part of a Court Order in 2017. Bellator marked the documents, “HIGHLY-CONFIDENTIAL – ATTORNEY’S EYES ONLY.” Bellator identifies the documents in its briefs: “…a detailed spreadsheet specifying […]
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2020 MPO Year in Review – No. 6 Bellator moves to CBS Sports Network
After years on Spike TV/Paramount Network, Bellator switched the CBS Sports Network this fall. The change marked a longstanding relationship with a network although the two entities had seemingly drifted in opposite directions. Spike TV was rebranded to the Paramount Network in 2018 and its previous focus on a young male demo was retooled for […]
Coaches suspended, fighter fined after breaking Bellator COVID-19 protocol
The Mohegan Tribe Athletic Department of Athletic Regulation suspended Sanford MMA coaches Henri Hooft and Greg Jones after they broke COVID-19 protocol. The regulator body overseeing Bellator 253 fined Jason Jackson $1,000 for the breach of his coaches. The punishment came as a result of a video of them breaking quarantine and training with Jackson. […]
Bobby Voelker finally gets back into cage
Bobby Voelker makes his Bellator debut this Thursday against Sabah Homasi in a matchup of welterweights. The Strikeforce and UFC veteran has been juggling his MMA career with his construction business as well as making appearances reffing amateur fights. To say he’s a veteran of the sport is an understatement. The Kansas City native started […]