Is Bellator Live for You?
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 6, 2010 7:54 PM EDT
in MMA News
Email
Print
While taping a segment on Bellator's second season for Jordan Breen's Sherdog Radio show (which will air Thursday) Jordan and I got onto the subject of the promotion's "live" spot on Fox Sports Net. To be more specific, we were talking about how Bellator is not going to be airing live for a large portion of the FSN audience due to NHL, MLB and NBA games.
Although I'm much closer to Chicago the fact that I live in Michigan puts me in the Fox Sports Detroit market. For me the show will be on a 2 hour delay, possibly longer if the Tigers game runs long. Earlier today Nate told me that he was going to be seeing the show on a 3 hour delay due to an NHL game.
This leads to the question of timing. As excited as I am for Bellator's season, and as excited as I am to watch these tournaments...I can't help but think that early April is a really odd time for them to start the season. Baseball has just started (historically people are most interested in baseball at the start and end of the season), the NHL is in it's most popular time of the season (chase for the playoffs through the Stanley Cup) and the NBA is heading toward the playoffs.
Clearly the choice may have been more in the hands of FSN than Bellator, and I'm not saying that I'm upset about weekly MMA on "free" TV. I just find it unfortunate that much of the country will not be able to plan on watching every week at a specific time as "mainstream" sports will be causing the airtimes to get bumped on a weekly basis. It's also going to make it difficult for a casual fan to feel like they can become a fan of the promotion with ease, instead having to follow a more complex schedule.
I'd love to see everyone do this: go into your channel guide, look at your FSN and just share what market you're in (FSN Detroit, FSN Anaheim...whatever) and what time this weeks event is scheduled to air. I'd like to get a feeling for what portion of the country will actually get to see Bellator as it actually takes place and what portion will be watching via a delay.
71 comments
|
0 recs |
Do you like this story?
Comments
I will be watching on FSW and it airs from 10:30-12:30 PST
www.mmagospel.com
www.blogtalkradio.com/MMAGospel
FSW is where exactly? Is it just “west” as in California?
Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
MMA Editor - SBNation.com
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 6, 2010 7:15 PM EDT up reply actions
Canada: next day on The Score
As per their Friday night Fights series which does show quite a bit of stuff from Canadian MMA. Another question I’d have would be who would rather stream the event rather then wait for it to show up in your market?
AWmusic - mp3 blog.
http://twitter.com/awmusicblog
After finding out it will be on 1-Day Tape Delay...
I probably will try to stream the fights…which sucks i did rather watch it on TV. Plus being on a Friday Night sucks because i am usually not home.
I was disappointed by that too, 10:30 EST on Fridays on Score and again on Sunday nights at which time I am not sure.
www.mmalinker.com
by exsanguinator on Apr 7, 2010 3:34 AM EDT up reply actions
from a previous topic
user bradlabo said here ( http://www.bloodyelbow.com/2010/3/18/1379335/only-in-canada-mma-increasingly#32828999 )
The will be on one day tape delays, Bellator events are held Thursdays usually and the Score shows basketball than. Once Basketball is done they will air the events live.
Not sure if thats just until playoffs start (which is soon) or until the very end, which is the entire season of Bellator as well.
I have Comcast and a search of my listings for “Bellator” returns nothing at all. So yeah, fuck this deal.
Do you have Comcast Sports Net? Because I’m pretty sure where there is CSN there is no FSN
Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
MMA Editor - SBNation.com
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 6, 2010 7:13 PM EDT up reply actions
Got Comcast Sports Net...
here in Virginia and it is not showing at all. NBC and Telemundo are doing highlight shows on 4/10. Totally blows.
by William Wilson on Apr 6, 2010 8:49 PM EDT up reply actions
When Lord Stanley’s cup is up for grabs, all other sports take a back seat.
Blackout is always right
by Ubernoober on Apr 6, 2010 7:11 PM EDT reply actions 1 recs
I live in suburban Philadelphia and don’t even get FSN. Instead we have CSN, which did show the Affliction prelims (and still does from time to time) but doesn’t have a listing for Bellator within the next two weeks.
I get Comcast SportsNet as well
and even though it appears that its somewhat affiliated with FSN, as it shows some of their filler programming, it appears that we won’t be getting Bellator at all. I’d love to be able to watch it on a 2 or 3 hour delay.
Same here. I live in NE Philly and CSN aint showing it. Hopefully there will be a stream somewhere to pick up.
by darkside3744 on Apr 7, 2010 12:14 AM EDT up reply actions
the FSN I get in NC will be showing a hockey game
And as near as I can tell they won’t be airing the replay until Sunday (gotta get in those lucrative replays of the hockey game)
The next card, however (on 04/15), is scheduled to be live.
ditto here
Sunday night for some of us here.
Try not at all
Comcast Bay Area = No FSN. I believe you can get it all “deportes” style, though I’m not sure if that channel is premium.
Bellator should sign Filipinos for season 3.
maybe then they would get a tv deal here, and I can finally watch a clear and live Bellator show. Haha.
by Anton Tabuena on Apr 6, 2010 7:14 PM EDT via mobile reply actions
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGpB_sIdbwU
Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
MMA Editor - SBNation.com
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 6, 2010 8:11 PM EDT up reply actions
FSN South in GA
Looks like I’m getting it live..
If Derek Jeter clubbed a baby seal on earth day while wearing a mink coat and crocodile skin boots while burning tires on an iceberg, the reaction would be "Its OK Derek, you’re a Yankee." -First mammal to wear pants
Yep anyone who can get Fox Sports South will get it live. FSW has a 5.5 hour delay.
by Polyhedron on Apr 6, 2010 7:27 PM EDT via mobile up reply actions
FSN WISCONSIN doesn't carry it at all
At least not on DirecTV. I think I can watch it on FSN North (Twin Cities) at 11:30 pm CDT, but I’m not positive.
FS Houston
Not seeing it at all.
New Orleans Saints - 2010 Super Bowl Champions. Unbelievable. Who Dat.
Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try Again. Fail again. Fail better. -Samuel Beckett
by Scott C. Broussard on Apr 6, 2010 7:22 PM EDT reply actions
FSS (south) in Tenn...
…and the guide is empty for the 8 pm slot. Tells me title not available. So I live in hope.
"We don't need no water, let the Badr Hari burn!" - Michael Schiavello
Well isn’t this a clusterfuck.
by Polyhedron on Apr 6, 2010 7:28 PM EDT via mobile reply actions 1 recs
Just like I said when they announced this deal...
It’s terrible having shows on 3 networks to begin with, especially when their flagship doesn’t guarantee a consistent time, or even a guarantee of a live show. I don’t even get FSN at my apartment, so I will have to record them and watch them at the parents’ house on the weekends.
FSSW
I’m in Arkansas, looks like we’re watching hockey instead. That makes PERFECT sense! Says Bellator will air at 11:00 CST here. blah… Whatev I’ll just Dl it.
Yeah...
I was asked to give my input on Bellator to a high profile MMA sponsor back in November. I sent them a 250ish words of my opinion as it stood then, mostly suggesting taking time to consider this TV deal they just hammered out and how few people it would actually reach. They decided not to go forward with anything, and recently thanked me for cautioning them way back then. Sorry Bjorn.
I really want to see Huerta vs. Alvarez. Hopefully Strikeforce will put it together late this year for number one contendership… and by then stop fucking tape delaying their shows too. Thank god for friends with Showtime East.
"Someone is WRONG on the internet. What do you want me to do? LEAVE? Then they'll keep being wrong!"
-Randall Munroe
CSN New England
I checked on my channel in Boston, and Bellator’s first show is scheduled for Thursday night at 830pm EST, which barely seems like a delay at all. The weird thing is that I have it set to record only debut episodes and there is another one scheduled to record on Sunday, April 17 at 4pm, so IDK what’s up with this thing.
by Steven T. Kelliher on Apr 6, 2010 7:54 PM EDT reply actions
Just re-checked the schedule online.
Says the first two episodes are going to be live on both Thursday nights at 830pm, and then the last two Thursdays of the month at 8pm, so I can live with that if it’s true.
by Steven T. Kelliher on Apr 6, 2010 7:57 PM EDT up reply actions
Austin TX has FSNSW (Southwest, Zone 3)
No Episode Title
Thu 4/8 11:00-1:00am
54
FSS3
Thu 4/8 11:00-1:00am
430
FSS
Sun 4/11 8:00-10:00pm
1639
FOXHDSW
Sun 4/11 8:00-10:00pm
54
FSS3
Sun 4/11 8:00-10:00pm
430
FSS
Mon 4/12 3:00-5:00am
1639
FOXHDSW
Mon 4/12 3:00-5:00am
54
FSS3
Mon 4/12 3:00-5:00am
430
FSS
No Episode Title
Thu 4/15 7:00-9:00pm
1639
FOXHDSW
Thu 4/15 7:00-9:00pm
54
FSS3
Thu 4/15 7:00-9:00pm
430
FSS
Sun 4/18 7:00-9:00pm
1639
FOXHDSW
Sun 4/18 7:00-9:00pm
54
FSS3
Sun 4/18 7:00-9:00pm
430
FSS
by some schmuck in texas on Apr 6, 2010 8:18 PM EDT reply actions
FSN Midwest @ 7 pm
"I fight because I can’t sing, I can’t dance, and it beats working all day. Now ask me a question that doesn’t sound so fucking stupid." – Phil Baroni
nice. so you’re in CDT right? so that’s a live airing
Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
MMA Editor - SBNation.com
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 6, 2010 8:56 PM EDT up reply actions
Sweet!!!!
Where does the talent of Royals prospects go? I imagine a man in Germany shouting "Why can I play baseball so well? WHY?" - Joe Posnanski
by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Apr 6, 2010 9:26 PM EDT up reply actions
Same here except I’m in eastern time. A lot of Comcast people seem like they aren’t getting it at all…but I have sucky Comcast and I still get it live.
"Well, yes, but I’m afraid I prematurely shot my wad on what was supposed to be a dry run, if you will, so now I’m afraid I have something of a mess on my hands." - Tobias Fünke
"There are just so many poorly chosen words in that sentence." - Michael Bluth
One of my favorite lines from the best TV show ever.
FSN Midwest here too
I’m in Central MO and we have DirectTV, but it’s on the standard FSN live here.
"I love it when a guy is bleeding on top of me." -- Diego Sanchez, post fight interview about his fight with Clay Guida
I’m in Dallas/Fort Worth with Time Warner and I’m getting pre-empted for four hours for a Stars game. Thursday, 11pm-1am on channel 36, 787 for HD.
by Tap or Snap Radio on Apr 6, 2010 9:07 PM EDT reply actions
Also, Bellator Girl on the left is top shelf.
Host, Tap or Snap Radio
taporsnapradio.com
twitter.com/taporsnapradio
Tap or Snap Radio on Facebook
by Applejack McNeil on Apr 6, 2010 9:49 PM EDT up reply actions
Indeed.
Bellator Girl on the right however…
Definitely a paper bagger.
Knowing FSN Detroit...
You ain’t seeing anything till 2 AM
"Respond intelligently even to unintelligent treatment."
-Lao Tzu
Well…considering that Willis and the awful tigers will probably take 7 hours to get their asses kicked…yeah. probably.
Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
MMA Editor - SBNation.com
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 6, 2010 9:46 PM EDT up reply actions
Hahahahahah
Even Dontrelle will not get his ass kicked by the Royals
Where does the talent of Royals prospects go? I imagine a man in Germany shouting "Why can I play baseball so well? WHY?" - Joe Posnanski
by RoyalsFanStuckInCardsLand on Apr 6, 2010 9:59 PM EDT up reply actions
he’s SO bad
Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
MMA Editor - SBNation.com
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2010 12:07 AM EDT up reply actions
Florida is a big NO with comcast
i’ll get to watch “highlights” saturday at 4am on nbc wesh.
which actually means i’ll be downloading it friday illegally off the web. comcast sucks.
The worst part of this situation:
The wild goose chase just to find the show will discourage casual viewers, kill the ratings, and said ratings will be cited by other networks as a reason not to give them an actually good TV deal.
It is on at 8pm in the Bay Area with Comcast Sports Bay Area
Yes Yes 8pm to 10pm on Comcast Sports Bay Area in San Francisco and the Bay!!!! YES!!!!
It says 7pm is Countdown to UFC 112 on the schedule too lol
Southwest Florida
Fort Myers/Lee County
Provider: Comcast
Channel: FSN (FSF & yes I checked FSF non HD)
Date: 4/10/2010
Time: 2:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
Now this could be an error on part of the cable company but I highly doubt it
I will keep checking to see if it changes but I don’t think that is going to happen.
As an MMA fan & martial artist this means no matter what the results will get
spoiled for me prior to watching on DVR.
It appears to be airing at 10:30 PM PST here. So, that’s what? 4 hour tape delay? I can’t say I know for sure when the event actually starts.
Bolts from the Blue // "He looks like a catfish" - Nick Hardwick on Brandon Siler
Bloody Elbow // " looks like your comment violated rule #4. and it’s a heck of a rule, rule #4" - Kid Nate
8pm Eastern...
is the actual start time of the LIVE broadcast.
Editor - BloodyElbow.com - SBNation's mixed martial arts headquarters.
MMA Editor - SBNation.com
by Brent Brookhouse on Apr 7, 2010 12:08 AM EDT up reply actions
I just moved back to the NY area and cannot figure out the 7,000 msg networks. I swear Fox Sports NY existed before I left this place. It’s not likely that the dolan’s screwed up cable as badly as they screwed up the knicks, but i still have a hell of a time finding anything on these damn channels.
MSGN overflow channel
For week one, I believe it airs live on the “overflow” channel (check local listings) due to Hockey. After that, should air live on MSG+ (formerly Fox Sports NY).
by BrothersGottaAndyHug on Apr 7, 2010 8:54 AM EDT via mobile up reply actions
I didn't get the sports package for U-Verse here in Stockton, CA
so I don’t get FSN, but I will be able to watch it at 8 PM PST on Comcast Sportsnet. I’ll just stay away from the Internet lol.
UK: errr...
I’ll be downloading it the next day! I don’t consider it too illegal if it’s impossible for me to watch otherwise :-P
Unless they do something on the website with English commentary this season, then I’ll use that.
by TheKeyboardWarrior on Apr 7, 2010 9:03 AM EDT reply actions
I’m in Kansas City and the Royals are playing tomorrow during the live broadcast time, there are other FSN channels that I could watch it on but if I want to see it in HD I have to watch it at 9 instead of 8, which is probably what I’ll do
Always pulling for Kenflo as UFC LW Champ!
Would love to see Nick Diaz back in the UFC WW division!
Also would love to see Anderson vs Mousasi!
Comments For This Post Are Closed
Secondary Sidebar
User Tools
Related FanPosts on Bloody Elbow
Related FanShots on Bloody Elbow
FanPosts
Community blog posts and discussion.
Recommended FanPosts
Recent FanPosts
MMA Rankings
