MMA Junkie reports the ratings for Saturday night’s Strikeforce and Bellator events. Strikeforce received a dismal 274,000 viewers while Bellator garnered 235,000 viewers. Despite featuring the semifinals of the Heavyweight Grand Prix, Strikeforce received a 1.04 household rating among men 18-49 and a 1.17 among men 18-34 according to MMA Junkie. Via MMA Junkie: Strikeforce’s […]
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Bellator move to Spike TV imminent?
MMA Junkie reported this past week citing industry sources that Bellator’s move to Spike TV will occur although no one knows when it will happen. The move will affect the UFC as much as it will Bellator. While Bellator has indicated its contentment with staying at Viacom-owned MTV2, it also owns Spike TV and has […]
Significance of Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Video & Prelims on Spike.com
Before Bellator’s fifth season kicks off on MTV 2 this Saturday, Spike.com “takes an in-depth look at the stories and personalities that drive Bellator Fighting Championships”. Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Get More: Bellator Fighting Championships Fall Preview Payout Perspective: As you can see from the video, Spike and Bellator continue to grow their […]
Spike.com to air Bellator undercard
Bellator and Spike.com announced today that Bellator undercard fights will be streamed live on Spike.com. Bellator’s 5th season will continue to be broadcast on MTV2. Via Bellator press release: Spike.com, a leading destination for men on the web, will stream LIVE undercard fights throughout the 12-week season of Bellator Fighting Championship that begins Saturday, September […]
FOX Promotes “UFC on FOX: Velasquez vs Dos Santos” During MLB Game
Last week, UFC and Fox officially announced their first “UFC on FOX” network event on 11/12. This weekend – just over two months before the day of the event – FOX began it’s promotional campaign during the Red Sox vs Rangers “MLB Game of the Week” on Saturday afternoon. The in-game promo occurred in the […]