Another year, another group of UFC fighters are testing the other league with former Zuffa indy contractors heading over to the Viacom-owned company. Michael McDonald, Gegard Mousasi, Frank Mir, Roy Nelson, Valerie Letourneau and Ryan Bader all signed with Bellator in 2017. Rory MacDonald made his promotional debut for Bellator in May with a successful […]
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MPO Year in Review: Bellator NYC does not deliver
It was Bellator MMA’s big debut in New York City as it returned to PPV with the long-awaited grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva. Scott Coker stated that the mid-200,000 (buys) would be respectable. However, the PPV card disappointed with 95,000 buys. The event also featured Fedor Emelianenko as he faced Matt Mitrione. […]
Bellator 191 peaked at 737,000 viewers this past Friday on Spike TV
This past Friday’s Bellator 191 delivered 571,000 viewers peaking with 737,000 according to Nielsen. The ratings reflect adjustments for DVR ratings. Bellator 191 featured the debuts of former UFC stars Michael McDonald and Valerie Letourneau. The event saw an increase in ratings over the last couple events with a live plus same day rating of […]
Bellator 189 draws 439,000 viewers on Spike
Bellator 189 drew 439,000 viewers on Spike TV Friday night per Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The event featured Julia Budd defending her Featherweight championship against Arlene Blencowe. It was Budd’s first title defense as she defeated Blencowe for the second time. The event took place in Thackerville, Oklahoma. Payout Perspective: The UFC edged out Bellator […]
Bellator 188 draws 444,000 on Spike TV
Bellator 188 drew 444,000 viewers on Spike TV Friday according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The event was tape-delayed as it took place in Israel. In the main event of the card. Jeremiah Labiano defeated Noah Lahat via unanimous decision. The card was the second straight week of international cards on tape delay. Payout Perspective: […]