The New York Times’ Sunday Business Section featured an article which addressed the current state of the MMA television business. The article focuses more on Bellator as it becomes the new dance partner for Spike TV. Entitled, “The Slugfest in the Executive Suite,” the print version, which is the Business Section’s front page story is […]
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Hawn settles sponsorship dispute
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator fighter Rick Hawn has settled his dispute with a sponsor that did not pay him after his fight January 17th. Hawn took to twitter to let his followers know of the issue. Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney initially covered the $1,500 due Hawn from clothing sponsor HTFU apparel. The sponsor has […]
PPV issues hurt Invicta FC
MMA Junkie reports on the botched Internet PPV plans of Invicta FC this past weekend. It was the organization’s first attempt at PPV and many attempting to watch the iPPV were unable to view it after paying. The organization used USTREAM, an online live streaming platform, on Saturday night. Unfortunately, people had problems. Via MMA […]
White talks social media and drops news at conference
Dana White was a featured speaker at the BusinessNext Conference in Las Vegas this morning. White made two newsworthy announcements including a deal with Monster Headphones and the acquisition of LA Boxing. White covered the full gamut of his business as it related to social media. As always, White was frank, honest and admitted half-jokingly […]