Bellator News
Schilling: "I think I can be a Bellator champion in two years"
BJPENN.COM News - November 21, 2014
Fresh off his impressive KO win over Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 131, Joe Schilling is confident that he can become the Bellator champion in 2 years.
Kogan: UFC needs entertainment not tennis
Chris Taylor - November 20, 2014
Nate Diaz’s manager, Scott Kogan, was in attendance at last weekend’s Bellator 131 event and after watching an “amazing” night of fights, he is now convinced that Bellator has found it’s “edge” over the UFC. His words (via bloodyelbow.com):
Fernandez responds to Warren's callout: "He talks too much"
BJPENN.COM News - November 19, 2014
ONE FC champion Bibiano Fernandez recently found himself on the receiving end of a callout from Bellator bantamweight champion Joe Warren.
Dana White on "unique relationship" with Rampage: "He's a good dude"
BJPENN.COM News - November 19, 2014
Rampage Jackson left the UFC nearly 2 years ago, the former champ’s departure was a bitter one that saw Jackson signed by the UFC’s rival company, Bellator MMA.
Medical Suspensions Report - Bellator 131
BJPENN.COM News - November 19, 2014
This past weekend fight fans witnessed two MMA veterans battle it out for three rounds in the cage with Tito Ortiz eventually getting the nod over Stephan Bonnar.
NO LOVE! - Bonnar & Team Shunned Post-Fight
BJPENN.COM News - November 18, 2014
In Mixed Martial Arts, the traditional grudge match usually dies with the culmination of a fight.
'Ortiz vs. Bonnar' Broadcast Breaks Records
BJPENN.COM News - November 18, 2014
Bellator 131 knocked out the competition on Saturday, November 15 with record ratings for the emerging MMA franchise under new president Scott Coker. The Bellator 131 main event between Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar (11:50pm-12:16am) drew 1.8 million viewers, peaking at 2 million, making it the most-watched and highestrated MMA fight on cable in 2014.
Scott Coker launches a new era of Bellator MMA
BJPENN.COM News - November 18, 2014
We can now say the Scott Coker era of Bellator MMA is officially here following Bellator 131 this last Saturday. Http://BloodyElbow.com was able to speak to the man himself backstage after the show to get his thooughts on upcoming events, the future of Japanese MMA, and the rebirth of Bellator.
Did Ortiz play tricks to keep Bonnar awake prior to Bellator 131?
BJPENN.COM News - November 17, 2014
The night before his Bellator 131 bout against Tito Ortiz, Stephan Bonnar found himself on the wrong end of several bizarre circumstances that caused him to get little sleep the night before his highly anticipated fight against Tito Ortiz.
Michael Chandler on bizarre Bellator 131 loss: "I don't remember much"
BJPENN.COM News - November 17, 2014
Michael Chandler was on the receiving end of one of the most bizarre knockouts in MMA history this past Saturday when he was KO’d by Will Brooks (See that HERE).
Bellator unveils four title fights in early 2015
BJPENN.COM News - November 17, 2014
After a successful Bellator 131 event last night, Bellator is looking to keep the momentum rolling as the year draws to a close.
Bellator signs 18 year old Wrestling standout
BJPENN.COM News - November 16, 2014
Bellator MMA has signed Wrestling phenom Aaron Pico to a “long term contract” according to an announcement made Saturday night.