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  1. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    BELLATOR MMA: Las Vegas, Nevada — Bellator LLC Headquarters The boardroom inside Bellator LLC’s Las Vegas headquarters was quiet, but not tense—focused. Floor-to-ceiling windows framed the Strip, glowing under the desert night, a fitting backdrop for what was being decided inside. At the head...
  2. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 8 December 2025 Martinez vs. Aleem Added to Bellator Boxing 1 for Vacant WBC Interim Super Middleweight Title Las Vegas, NV — Bellator Boxing today announced a major addition to the Bellator Boxing 1 card, as Lester Martinez will face Immanuwel Aleem for the Vacant WBC...
  3. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 24 November 2025 Bellator Boxing 1: Wilder vs. Chisora Officially Announced for January 24, 2026 Las Vegas, NV — Bellator Boxing today announced full details for its inaugural event, Bellator Boxing 1, set to take place on January 24, 2026, live from the Michelob Ultra...
  4. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 27 October 2025 Bellator Boxing Secures Landmark Global Streaming Deal with Disney+ Las Vegas, NV / New York, NY — Bellator LLC today announced a landmark five-year, worldwide streaming agreement with The Walt Disney Company that will see Bellator Boxing events streamed...
  5. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Ariel Helwani Show (YouTube) Date: 8th October 2025 Guest: John Martin Host: Ariel Helwani Opening Ariel Helwani: Alright, we’re back, and this is a big one. A lot happening in combat sports right now. Joining me—CEO of Bellator MMA under the new Bellator LLC structure—John Martin. John, good...
  6. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Chapter 24: The Disney Endgame By October 2025, everything was aligned. The structure. The roster. The schedule. Now— It came down to one thing: The deal. Final Talks with Disney Negotiations with The Walt Disney Company had been building for months. Early conversations had been exploratory...
  7. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 6 October 2025 Bellator Boxing Announces First Major Fighter Signings Las Vegas, NV / New York, NY — Bellator Boxing, a division of Bellator LLC backed by Pershing Square Capital Management, today confirmed its first major fighter signings ahead of its planned 2026 launch...
  8. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 25 September 2025 Bellator LLC Announces Acquisition of ProBox TV and Appointment of Garry Jonas as CEO of Bellator Boxing Las Vegas, NV / New York, NY — Bellator LLC, the newly formed global combat sports platform backed by Pershing Square Capital Management, today...
  9. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Chapter 23: The Final Broadcast Play By late 2025, the structure was in place. The roster was building. The events were mapped out. The system was ready. Now— It needed a home. The Amazon Question For a long time, Amazon had been the frontrunner. The logic was obvious: Global reach Proven...
  10. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Chapter 22: Bellator Boxing — Building the Engine By September 2025, Bellator Boxing had moved beyond theory. The roster was forming. The structure was defined. Now— It needed an engine. Not just for big events— But for consistent output. The ProBox TV Conversations One of the first serious...
  11. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 1 October 2025 Bellator Boxing Launches as New Global Platform for the Sport Las Vegas, NV / New York, NY — Pershing Square Capital Management today announced the official launch of Bellator Boxing, a new global platform designed to deliver the biggest fights, develop the...
  12. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Chapter 21: Bellator Boxing — Building the Structure By late 2025, the roster was taking shape. The vision was clear. Now came the harder part— Structure. Because in boxing, talent alone wasn’t enough. How you scheduled it. How you presented it. How you delivered it to broadcasters— That...
  13. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Chapter 20: Bellator Boxing — Quiet Moves, Big Intent While Bellator MMA had stepped into the light— Bellator Boxing remained in the shadows. No press conferences. No announcements. No headlines. Just movement. For nearly a year, Matthew Manson had kept the boxing strategy deliberately under...
  14. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Press Conference Breakdown — September 25, 2025 Event: Announcement of Bellator MMA Location: Michelob Ultra Arena, Las Vegas NV, USA, - 10am PST (1pm ETS / 5pm GMT) Platform: Live across social media (YouTube, X, Instagram Live) Speaker: John Martin (CEO) Opening Scene The setting reflected...
  15. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 15 September 2025 Pershing Square Announces Formation of Bellator LLC as Global Combat Sports Platform New York, NY / Las Vegas, NV — Pershing Square Capital Management today announced the formation of Bellator LLC, a newly established holding company that will serve as the...
  16. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Chapter 19: The Reset — Bellator Stands Alone By late August 2025, the conversations had run their course. With Most Valuable Promotions. With Premier Boxing Champions. With Amazon. Each path had offered something. Each had made sense— In isolation. But together? They created compromise...
  17. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Chapter 18: The Roadblock — Control vs Identity By mid-2025, the Jake Paul pivot had momentum. The idea made sense. The pieces fit. Jake Paul brought visibility. Most Valuable Promotions brought structure. Bellator Boxing would bring platform, scale, and long-term backing. On paper— It...
  18. PWC2017

    Bellator MMA & Boxing - The New Era

    Chapter 17: The Jake Paul Pivot By the summer of 2025, the plan was evolving. Not dramatically. But meaningfully. Up to that point, Matthew Manson’s approach to boxing had been clear: Work with Premier Boxing Champions. Build from within. Grow quietly. It made sense. It was logical. But the...
  19. PWC2017

    New World Pro-Wrestling - The New Alternative

    New World Pro-Wrestling - EVENT REPORT: FIGHTING SPIRIT Governing Body: IWGP | Date: January 14, 2026 Venue: Morioka Takaya Arena, Morioka, Japan Projected Attendance: 3,500 | Projected Viewership: 200,000 (Amazon Prime Video) THE OPENING BELL: THE SNOWY NORTH The broadcast opens with scenic...