In addition to the UFC’s statement of support with the news late Tuesday that the New York State Assembly passed the measure to legalize MMA in New York, Bellator and the World Series of Fighting have issued their own statements. Scott Coker via Bellator press release: “The New York Assembly’s vote to legalize MMA is […]
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Shamrock, Slice test positive for steroid use at Bellator 149
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator 149 competitors Ken Shamrock and Kimbo Slice tested positive for the same steroid. Each fighter faces a one-year suspension and a $5,000 fine per the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The February 19 card featured Shamrock against Royce Gracie and Slice against Dada 5000. The event was the highest-rated […]
Matt Mitrione signs with Bellator MMA
Former UFC heavyweight Matt Mitrione has signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator MMA. Mitrione made the announcement on Ariel Helwani’s “MMA Hour.” Bellator confirmed the signing in a press release Monday. Mitrione indicated that Bellator’s offer was not countered by the UFC. Via Bellator press release: “There comes a time in every athlete’s life, where […]
Shamrock and Slice fail drug tests at Bellator 149
MMA Fighting reports that Ken Shamrock and Kimbo Slice have failed drug tests according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation. The results relate to their featured fights at Bellator 149 last month. The exact substances taken by each fighter have not been revealed “due to potential pending litigation” according to the MMA Fighting […]
Bellator 151 DVR+3 numbers reflect peak viewership of 1.1M
Bellator 151 drew 838,000 viewers on Spike TV last Friday in DVR +3 adjusted viewership numbers. The show peaked with 1.1 million viewers during the Darrion Caldwell-Joe Warren fight. The Caldwell-Warren fight averaged 861,000 viewers. The event averaged 768,000 viewers in overnight viewership. Bellator live events in 2016 are averaging 1.2 million viewers thanks to […]