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Viacom sued by early investor in Bellator MMA

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An early investor in Bellator MMA is suing Viacom in Los Angeles Superior Court claiming that the company has diverted revenue from the organization while leaving investors in the dark about its finances.  The Hollywood Reporter provided details of the lawsuit. Koloni Reklam, Sanyi, Tcaret LTD/STDI (“Koloni”), a Turkish company, invested $1 million in Bellator […]

UFC 189 Prelims draw 847,000

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MMA Payout has learned from a Nielsen source that the UFC 189 Prelims drew 847,000 viewers on Fox Sports 1.  The ratings represent a modest increase from UFC 188 which aired on FX. In the last fight of the UFC 189 Prelims, Matt Brown submitted Tim Means.  The event was the first UFC Prelims card […]

McGregor-Faber to coach The Ultimate Fighter 22

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During Sunday’s TUF 21 Finale, Conor McGregor and Urijah Faber were announced for Season 22 of The Ultimate Fighter which will air this fall on FS1.  The two are not scheduled to fight as is the usual protocol at the end of the show. As many noticed during the weigh-in show, the two had an […]

TUF 21 Finale attendance, gate and bonuses

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MMA Junkie reports the TUF 21 Finale attendance, gate and bonuses announced at the post-fight press conference.  Stephen Thompson and Kamara Usman topped the Performance of the Night bonuses. Thompson executed a perfect spinning head kick to end the night for Jake Ellenberger.  Usman earned a second-round submission of Hayder Hassan with a head an […]