Bellator MMA is owned and operated by Viacom.
Scott Coker, the founder and former CEO of MMA promotion Strikeforce, currently holds the position of president and CEO at Bellator MMA.
Bellator MMA fights consist of either three or five rounds. Regular fights typically have three rounds, while championship fights and main events are contested over five rounds.
On average, a contracted Bellator MMA fighter earns approximately $84,000 annually when factoring in bonuses and base salary. Per fight, the average Bellator MMA fighter makes $25,000. The lowest tier fighters earn between $10,000 and $30,000 per fight, while the highest tier fighters earn between $100,000 and $500,000 per fight.