A Los Angeles Federal Magistrate Judge has transferred Bellator’s Motion to Quash Zuffa’s Subpoenas to the Nevada court hearing the antitrust lawsuit. The decision to transfer venue was made on Friday March 17th and done without oral argument. Citing “exceptional circumstances” pursuant to the federal rules governing subpoenas, it determined that the “interests in favor […]
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Zuffa files opposition to Bellator motion to quash subpoena
Zuffa has filed its opposition to Bellator’s Motion to Quash Subpoenas issued by the company in its lawsuit filed by former fighters. Zuffa argues it is in need of three requests it made to Bellator and made exhaustive attempts (over 18 months) to work with the company on narrowing the scope. Zuffa claims it does […]
Bellator 174 peaks at 1.1M viewers
Bellator 174 this past Friday on Spike TV drew 755,000 viewers and peaked at 1.1 million viewers according to Nielsen. The ratings reflect the adjust DVR+3 ratings. The overnight rating drew 686,000 viewers and 255,000 in the adult 18-49 demo per Sports TV Ratings. The event featured the inaugural women’s featherweight title bout as Julia […]
Bellator 173 draws 557,000 viewers
Bellator 173 on Friday night on Spike TV drew 557,000 viewers per Sports TV Ratings. The event also drew 237,000 viewers in the A18-49 demo. The event featured Liam McGeary and Brett McDermott with McGeary taking the decision in the light heavyweight matchup. The event took place in Belfast, Northern Island. The rating is the […]
Bellator 172 peaked at 1.2M viewers
Bellator 172 this past Saturday on Spike TV drew 873,000 viewers in DVR +3 ratings per Nielsen. The event peaked at 1.2 million viewers. This past Saturday featured Patricky Freire and Josh Thomson as the original main event was scrapped due to an injury to Matt Mitrione. Bellator Overnight A18-49 Peak DVR + 3 Bellator […]