Sports Business Journal’s John Ourand reports that Miller Lite has signed on to be Bellator MMA’s official title sponsor for its 16 events this year. No financial details were reported. The deal will go across Spike TV platforms (we assume this means online including the Spike TV App) including on-air branded fight clock graphic and […]
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Bellator MMA signs Kimbo Slice
Earlier today, Neil Rooke from Combat Press broke the news that Bellator MMA will be announcing the signing of the Ex-EliteXC and TUF star Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson during Fridays Bellator broadcast on Spike TV. John Morgan from MMAJunkie later confirmed that report on Twitter. In Temecula and can confirm the reports. @KimboSlice has been […]
14 for 14: No. 3 (tie) Bellator 131 scores ratings, Bellator hits PPV
A pair of Bellator events make it to the top 3. First, Bellator 131 has its best ratings. Bellator 131 on SpikeTV November 15, 2014 was the biggest event in Bellator history to date. As we know, Bellator 131 took place in San Diego, California with Tito Ortiz taking on Stephan Bonnar in the main […]
14 for 14: No. 5 CM Punk signs with the UFC
It’s rare that a hyped-up announcement lives up to expectations. But, the signing of Phil Brooks (aka CM Punk) did when he came on during the UFC 181 PPV to announce his intent to fight in the UFC. Punk’s announcement left many UFC fans wondering about the direction of the UFC. Some like the signing […]
14 for 14: No. 6 Rebney replaced by Coker
Bjorn Rebney was relieved of his duties as the head of Bellator in June of this year. He was replaced by former Strikeforce head Scott Coker. In addition, Bellator president and COO Tim Danaher was let go by Viacom. According to MMA Fighting, the replacement of Rebney was dependent on waiting out Coker’s Zuffa’s non-compete […]