TXMMA caught up with Bellator Fighting Championships CEO Bjorn Rebney to talk a bit about the new Bellator and how well the promotion is doing now that the company’s carriage and visibility have dramatically improved.
Additionally, Rebney expands a bit into running shows in the state of Texas, how local fighters can make their mark in Bellator, how the company came to work with local MMA pioneer / fixture Saul Soliz, and what distinguishes Bellator and makes it a must-watch compared to other choices in MMA programming.
Please support professional promotions giving Texas a shot, and check out Bellator XIX tonight in Dallas, and Bellator XX next week in San Antonio! Thanks again to Bjorn Rebney for his time to give an interview.
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[audio:bellator0510.mp3]A short breakdown by interview time is below.
Start – With a change in carriage and promotion, how does this impact the promotion in terms of long term viability and visibility?
02:57 – What are the pluses and minuses of Bellator’s last outing in Texas, and what will determine how frequently (and where) the promotion runs here in the state going forward?
05:18 – The value of the spanish-speaking market in Texas, and trying to tap that market for MMA viewership
08:03 – What’s the best way for Texas fighters to make their mark or get noticed by Bellator?
9:40 – How did Bellator come to work with Saul Soliz in Texas, and how do they find people who know the scene in each of their local markets within which they run?
11:00 – What are some of the best reasons to watch the “new” Bellator and how does the show compete against or complement the existing choices in MMA?
