Bellator News

Ratings report: Bellator 109 draws strong numbers
Chris Taylor - November 27, 2013
Bellator wrapped up it’s ninth season last weekend in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with ‘Bellator 109’ which was headlined by a middleweight title fight that saw Andrew Shlemenko stop Doug “Rhino” Marshall in the first-round to reclaim the middleweight strap.

POLL RESULTS: Should The UFC Sign Ben Askren?
BJPENN.COM News - November 25, 2013
With the world’s top free agent set to sit down with the UFC this afternoon, the MMA world has been wondering if Ben Askren will get signed to MMA’s leading promotion. When Bellator gave their welterweight champion an unconditional release from the promotion, UFC President Dana White expressed zero interest in the acquisition. However, his very public proclamation of disinterest isn’t stopping the two parties from a closed door meeting to discuss the possibility today in Vegas .

Weekend Poll | Should The UFC Sign Ben Askren?
BJPENN.COM News - November 23, 2013
Undefeated welterweight fighter and recently released Bellator champion, Ben Askren finds himself in an odd state of career limbo as of late. Having expressed his desires to fight for the UFC, when finally released from his Bellator obligations, the UFC boss, Dana White said he had no interest.

VIDEO | Shlemenko's First Round K.O. Over Doug Marshall
BJPENN.COM News - November 23, 2013
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Tito Ortiz Releases Troubling Spy Cam Footage Of Ex Jenna Jameson
BJPENN.COM News - November 21, 2013
Unbeknownst to adult film actress Jenna Jameson, her ex, Tito Ortiz had been filming her every-move through several hidden camera’s in the house they once shared. With children and a highly publicized break-up, the two public figures still look to impose their rights to the children they share custody of.

Bellator releases Matt Riddle following second fight withdrawal
Chris Taylor - November 20, 2013
Matt Riddle (7-3 MMA) is once again a free agent, as Bellator officials recently announced that the welterweight fighter has been released by the promotion. Riddle was expected to face Nathan Coy on the main card of Bellator 109, which goes down this weekend in Matt’s home state of Pennsylvania. However, due to reasons not yet public, Riddle has decided to withdraw from the scheduled welterweight bout.

Tonight 7:30 PM PST FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 215: Matt Manzanares, Rick Hawn, Will Brooks, & Joe Schilling
bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.

Tomorrow at 7:30 PM PST FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Show 215: Matt Manzanares, Rick Hawn, Will Brooks, & Joe Schilling
bjpenndotcom - November 16, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.

.gif | Rampage Knocks Out Joey Beltran In the First
BJPENN.COM News - November 15, 2013
Tonight in the Bellator 108 main event, Quintin ‘Rampage’ Jackson returned to the cage with a first round K.O. over newly signed Bellator import Joey Beltran.

Bellator 108 Results: Rampage Knocks Beltran Out In First Round With One Second Left
bjpenndotcom - November 15, 2013
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson is back.

Bellator 108 Results: Minakov Wins Bellator Heavyweight Title, TKOs Volkov In Round 1
bjpenndotcom - November 15, 2013
The Bellator Heavyweight Championship will stay in Russia, but it found a new owner in Vitaly Minakov.

Bellator 108 Results: Galvao Defeats McKenna By Way of TKO In Round 1
bjpenndotcom - November 15, 2013
Galvao utilized his overhand rights to set up a takedown in the opening minute of the first round. McKenna, usually quick on the ground, found himself in a very disadvantageous position right away. Galvao transitioned at will from back mount to full mount and almost locked in the rear naked choke a number of times.