The Hollywood Reporter was one of the first to report that Scott Coker is launching a new global MMA brand with $60 million in financial backing. Coker will be the co-founder and CEO of the company which is yet to provide a name. The investment comes from “investment firm Creator Sports Capital and participation from […]
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With Fox deal ending, could Showtime be a landing place for UFC?
MMA Fighting reports that Showtime is interested in jumping back into partnership with the UFC once the company’s current rights fee is up. In an interview last week with MMA Fighting, Showtime’s Stephen Espinoza stated that it would reach out to the UFC about being one of its broadcast partners. Of course, since its likely […]
Rebney out as Bellator head, Coker to step in
Bjorn Rebney and Tim Danaher have left Bellator as Scott Coker is slated to replace Rebney as the head of the promotion. Viacom announced that Rebney and former president and CEO Danaher are done with the promotion effective immediately. UPDATE 06/18/14: Viacom and Bellator have made it official: Scott Coker is your new president of […]
Strikeforce last event: 310,000 viewer average
MMA Junkie reports the ratings for Saturday night’s Strikeforce event averaged just 310,00 viewers a household rating of 0.82. It was the second lowest rating for an “Arena Series” since 2011 The end of Strikeforce mercifully came to an end as the card which suffered from injuries and one postponement finally occurred. Via MMA Junkie: […]
Strikeforce salaries has War Master on top
MMA Junkie reports the final Strikeforce salaries for Saturday’s event. Josh Barnett topped the list of earners with $250,000 Via MMA Junkie as released by the Oklahoma State Athletic Commission: Tarec Saffiedine: $39,000 (includes $19,500 win bonus) def. Nate Marquardt: $40,000 Daniel Cormier: $120,000 (includes $60,000 win bonus) def. Dion Staring: $8,000 Josh Barnett: $250,000 […]