Fight Business Podcast #9: Sean O'Malley jersey sales, Paige VanZant deal, Bellator, PFL, and more

The Fight Business Podcast returns this week with a special solo-edition in which host Patrick Auger focuses on the biggest stories relating to the business-side of mixed martial arts.  Join Auger as he discusses how UFC fighters should learn from Sean O'Malley's success with a unique apparel line, why the Paige VanZant deal with BKFC makes sense for both parties, and how and why Bellator's ratings have improved.  Timestamps:  1:08 - Sean O’Malley’s success with a unique apparel line 7:20 - Why the Paige VanZant bare-knuckle fighting deal makes sense  12:40 - PFL's OTT platform and Bellator's exclusive channel with Pluto TV 17:42 - Why is Cody Garbrandt getting another title shot? 25:08 - Recent UFC releases and what they mean 30:55 - Why Bellator ratings are up 38:10 - About the UFC's return to Fight Island 43:40 - ZUFFA is suing a bar in Florida for illegal PPV streaming  If you enjoyed listening to this episode of The Fight Business Podcast, make sure to hit the like and subscribe buttons.  Stick around for more episodes of the Fight Business Podcast and more content from The Body Lock.   Subscribe to The Body Lock: https://bit.ly/35iN7bz  Like The Body Lock on Facebook: https://goo.gl/Xm7sAS  Follow The Body Lock on Twitter: https://goo.gl/zt6naT  Read more: https://thebodylockmma.com