Few people wield as much power in combat sports as Showtime Sports President Stephen Espinoza, especially now that Bellator MMA is now under his umbrella as well.
With a robust lineup of boxing talent as part of Showtime Championship Boxing and Bellator MMA, Espinoza is ultimately looking to grow both brands after previously working with Bellator President Scott Coker when he was the primary owner behind Strikeforce.
Just recently, Bellator MMA announced a move from the Paramount Network to CBS Sports Network as the ViacomCBS-owned promotion changed broadcast homes, gaining access to a wider variety of channels.