In a story that seems to repeat itself, MMA advocates were in Albany Tuesday starting its annual bid to legalize mixed martial arts in New York State according to the USA Today. MMA supporters were in Albany to stress that the sport has “evolved” and state regulation would “ensure safety precautions” would be followed. Aside […]
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13 for 13: No. 3 Bellator MMA moves to Spike TV
Bellator made its debut on Spike TV in 2013. The move brought much anticipation on how the MMA organization would do on a stable network available to a broader viewing audience and focused on its key demos. Bellator MMA Live’s first season drew an average of 861,000 viewers. The switch from MTV2 to SpikeTV was […]
New study reveals $68 million economic impact with MMA in New York
Newsday reports on a new study provided by the UFC on Thursday which reveals that the legalization of MMA in New York State would result in a $68 million economic impact within the state. The new findings from a study commissioned by the UFC reveal that the state’s potential economic benefit is 3 times the amount […]
Over 40 live events in 2014 according to Fertitta
MMA Fighting reports that Lorenzo Fertitta has announced that the UFC will hold over 40 events in 2014. The number of live events is up from 33 this year as the UFC plans to venture into new markets abroad. In the video (5:48 mark), Ariel Helwani interviews Fertitta and he talks about the plans which […]