MMA Junkie reports that Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson participated in the ESPN car wash. The appearances by the two give Bellator some mainstream exposure outside of Spike TV. Ortiz and Jackson appeared on an ESPN “chat” where fans could log in and ask questions of the two. They also appeared on MMA Live Extra […]
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Fight Master Episode 9: 539,000 viewers
The Fight Master overnight ratings this week were down slightly to 539,000 average viewers. Last week its DVR +3 ratings were at 648,000 which was an increase of 9% from the previous week. Episode 1: 432,000 viewers Episode 2: 545,000 viewers Episode 3: 676,000 viewers – DVR + 3; 810,000 viewers Episode 4: 505,000 viewers […]
Bellator passes on Ben Askren
ESPN’s Josh Gross reports that Bellator will let Ben Askren leave for the UFC if Dana White wants the welterweight standout. Bellator head Bjorn Rebney told ESPN that it would not make an offer to Askren. Askren’s last contracted fight was this past July. Similar to Alvarez, its believed that Bellator has the right to […]
Fight Master Episode 8 bounces back: 595,000 viewers
Ratings for the 8th episode of Fight Master are back up to 595,00 viewers according to Spike TV. The show debuted in its new timeslot and night. Episode 1: 432,000 viewers Episode 2: 545,000 viewers Episode 3: 676,000 viewers – DVR + 3; 810,000 viewers Episode 4: 505,000 viewers – DVR + 3; 607,000 viewers […]