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Wednesday, August 14th, 2013Since Viacom’s purchase of Bellator, it has been complete chaos for the organization. With the launch of Fox Sports 1 in August, how much will UFC benefit from the channel’s potential success?
Several MMA agents looking to modify or lighten their industry footprint
Friday, August 9th, 2013With sponsorship money drying up and UFC becoming the only major ballgame in town, agents who don’t control top fighters are at a career crossroads right now.
How will UFC and Bellator handle potential Biogenesis scandal fallout?
Friday, August 2nd, 2013If a big name, active MMA fighter gets caught up in the Biogenesis drug scandal, how will the powers-that-be handle the fallout?
The bright side of Tito/Quinton: At least Roy Jones won’t destroy Rampage
Wednesday, July 31st, 2013Tito Ortiz vs. Rampage Jackson in November 2013 — a fight that will draw PPV buys?
The seduction of Rampaging testosterone
Thursday, July 25th, 2013Rumors of Rampage Jackson vs. Roy Jones in a boxing fight have social media aflutter. However, ESPN’s story hook about possible MMA fighters getting caught up in the Biogenesis drug scandal is worth your attention.
Bellator 2013 Summer Series fight cards
Sunday, July 21st, 2013Some interesting fights coming up on Spike. Not a lot of volume, however.
The good, the bad, and the ugly regarding Fight Master
Wednesday, June 19th, 2013Spike TV’s new MMA reality show, Fight Master, is a mixed bag.
Until further notice, no more testosterone usage allowed in California
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013There was a silent policy to allow fighters in California to use testosterone despite the fact that there was no hard-and-fast written law on the books. Now, the testosterone hall passes are about to get shut down.
Why is Spike TV giving deference to TNA over Bellator?
Wednesday, May 8th, 2013TNA is a money pit, so why is Spike more worried about its future than the future of Bellator?
Will Eddie Alvarez risk losing his court case by going after Bellator publicly?
Saturday, May 4th, 2013Eddie Alvarez is deciding to take his case to the court of public opinion regarding his dispute with Bellator. He allegedly sold his house and is now reportedly considering doing underground fights for cash.
The Doug Marshall fight scoring dilemma (Bellator)
Friday, March 8th, 2013It was a bad night for judging at the Bellator event in Temecula, California at Pechanga Resort & Casino. Does it warrant Executive Director Andy Foster ordering a performance evaluation of judges Mike Beltran & Jackie Denkin?
UFC’s media battles with Spike/Bellator, photographers, and rankings
Friday, February 1st, 2013On the same week that UFC enforced the teeth of their deal with Getty Images, they are also attempting to keep MMA media writers in line by including them in a new rankings system.
Bellator’s Spike launch & its meaning for California’s 2013 business climate
Thursday, January 10th, 2013Bellator’s upcoming launch on Spike will have an impact on not only their bottom line but also on the bottom line of the beleaguered California State Athletic Commission.
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