I think the press conference was corny AF but at the same time, isnt that what Bellator does all the time? Maybe it looks shitty to us hardcores but maybe casuals buy into the whole corniness of it. I'll tell you this, I wouldnt want it to look like the UFC's press conferences either, they need to create a whole new identity, even for press conferences. I think if they tone down the whole wrestling intro of fighters and make it a bit more professional its gonna look way better. Production value was pretty good, too. At least on that end, you can already see Showtime hand on it.
Also, I have seen a lot of ShoSports ads and Bellator ads since yesterday, something I hadnt seen in ages. I guess they will finally invest some money on marketing, which can go a long way to make Bellator an established brand. I cant help but think that they should have advertised something during the Super Bowl coverage, wasnt Super Bowl aired through CBS? Overall, I think this is a positive step in the right direction for sure.