Former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko had his three-year suspension and $10,000 fine from the California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) reduced per a judicial court ruling in Los Angeles Superior Court this past Wednesday. The fine was reduced by the court and he should be able to return to fight in the state upon paying […]
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Bellator files Cross-Complaint against Light
The Zachary Light-Bellator lawsuit in California is getting personal. Bellator has filed a Cross-Complaint against Light stating that he stole money from the company and did not pay back a loan given to him due to the fact he was in financial trouble. Light filed the lawsuit claiming wrongful termination back in May in Los […]
Spike TV announces back-to-back Bellator and PBC cards
Bellator and PBC will have an end of summer card on back-to-back nights at the Honda Center in Anaheim, California August 26th and 27th. Benson Henderson will headline the Bellator card on Friday night while Robert Guerrero will fight in the main event on the PBC card Saturday. Henderson faces Patricio “Pitbull” Freire and Robert […]
Bellator Kickboxing draws 418,000 in second event
Bellator Kickboxing on Spike TV Friday night drew 418,000 viewers which is an increase from its debut. Per Sports TV Ratings, it drew 210,000 viewers in the adult 18-49 demo. The event aired (10:59pm-12:40am) immediately after Bellator 157. In April, Bellator Kickboxing drew an average of 346,000 viewers. It averaged 464,000 for the first hour […]
Bellator 156 updated ratings
The adjusted rating for last Friday’s Bellator 156 on Spike TV drew 538,000 viewers. The increase includes the DVR + 3 rating for the event. Bellator 156 peaked at 707,000 viewers at 10:19 pm ET. The main event featured Marcos Galvao taking Eduardo Dantas. Dantas earned the unanimous decision. The overnight viewership for Friday’s card […]