The ‘Get The Strap’ apparel line is just the beginning of many joint ventures we will explore together,” said Scott Coker, President of Bellator MMA. For 50, this is a lucrative deal.

Bellator 301, which took place in Chicago on Friday, marked the end of the promotion’s broadcast partnership with Showtime. “PFL is now a global powerhouse in MMA,” Davis said.

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The promotion, known for its role in growing the sport and showcasing talent from Hawaii, will no longer be actively promoted, marking the end of a 17-year era in MMA.

Warner Bros. Discovery is getting into the octagon. The company has acquired the U.S. rights to Bellator, the mixed martial arts (MMA) championship that previously aired on Paramount’s Showtime.