Bellator News
Beltran blasts Kimbo and Tito: "I would f*ck them up"
Chris Taylor - September 16, 2015
Joey Beltran (16-11 MMA) will square off with Kendall Grove (21-15 MMA) in the co-main event of Bellator 143 later this month in Texas. “The Mexicutioner” recently sat down with BJPENN.com’s Chris Taylor where he discussed a number of topics, including potential future opponents.
Tito Ortiz: 'I Don't Have The Advantage Anywhere'
BJPENN.COM News - September 15, 2015
Former UFC light heavyweight champion and current Bellator MMA fighter Tito Ortiz will fight for the promotion’s 205 title this Saturday at Bellator ‘Dynamite’ when he takes on the champ Liam McGeary. McGeary’s coming in undefeated and taking on the vet Ortiz. Ortiz has been successful in his last few bouts and now looks to grab another title.
Phil Davis Says Signing With Bellator 'Reignited' His Love For MMA
BJPENN.COM News - September 15, 2015
Following a loss to Ryan Bader, former UFC light heavyweight Phil Davis says he was unable to come to terms with the UFC regarding a new contract and ultimately made the choice to sign with Bellator MMA. A move he now credits with reigniting his passion. The light heavyweight is gearing up for this Saturday’s Bellator ‘Dynamite’ event, where he’ll make his debut and be a part of the four man, one-night tournament to determine the next title challenger.
Liam McGeary: 'Tito's Got Old Man Strength'
BJPENN.COM News - September 15, 2015
This Saturday Bellator MMA will make history with ‘Dynamite’. They’ll feature both Bellator MMA fights and GLORY kickboxing fights in the same night, in the same venue, and at times going on at the same time. Also, we’ll get to see a one-night four-man light heavyweight tournament to determine the next title challenger. In the main event, that same title will be on the line when champ Liam McGeary takes on MMA legend Tito Ortiz.
Joey Beltran: "$50k to wear a t-shirt?! When did this happen?!"
Chris Taylor - September 15, 2015
The UFC’s new sponsorship deal with Reebok has resulted in many headlines during the 2015 calendar year. Most of those headlines were of a negative nature, as many fighters complained that they were actually losing money because of the new uniform deal.
"Stitch" takes jab at Dana White after getting picked up by Bellator
BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015
Jacob “Stitch” Duran couldn’t help but take one last jab at his former boss before making his way to the punch-clock of their competitor. Bellator MMA will be holding a historic event on Friday evening when “Dynamite” takes place in San Jose, California. Bellator President Scott Coker is running a one-night four-man light heavyweight tournament that night and will be looking for the best cutman in the business to keep the fighters in top shape.
"Pitbull" Freire: Daniel Straus trilogy doesn’t make any sense
BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015
Scott Coker and the officials of Bellator made an interesting matchmaking decision when they booked Daniel Straus to face Patricio “Pitbull” Freire for a third time despite losing the first two bouts. The featherweight championship will be on the line when champion Freire tries to secure his third win over Straus at “Bellator 145” on November 6, 2015. Freire’s first win over Straus came by way of unanimous decision years ago at Bellator 45 in 2011. Since then, “Pitbull” has gone on a tear and is currently riding a seven fight win streak, one of those wins coming at the expense of Straus again.
WATCH! Bellator MMA: Sit Down with King Mo
BJPENN.COM News - September 14, 2015
Muhammed “King Mo” Lawal is walking into SAP Center in San Jose California with his sights set on three men: Linton Vassell, Phil Davis, and Emanuel Newton. Bellator’s first “DYNAMITE” event will take place on Friday and will host a four-man, one-night light heavyweight tournament between the men above. Having a gameplan for just one man is difficult, but planning three gameplans for two possible fights could be as exhausting on the mind as the fights are physically! Sit down with “King Mo” as he shares his plans for his supreme reign in Bellator.
Bellator MMA: In Focus with Tito Ortiz -- WATCH!
BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015
In the latest episode of In Focus, we take a closer look at how Tito Ortiz’s passion for fishing helped set him on the right path and is preparing him for one of the fight’s of his life. On September 19th as the main event for Dynamite 1, Tito enters the Bellator cage in search of the Light Heavyweight Belt. Dynamite 1 is live and free on Spike from the SAP Center in San Jose.
'Reebok kits make UFC fighters look like they're in a cult'
BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2015
When the Ultimate Fighting Championship struck an exclusive sponsorship deal with Reebok, fight fans and fighters alike were reluctant to celebrate. The deal seriously impacted the income of several fighters, but now the premier promotion is getting criticism for how their attire looks! Bellator’s former Light heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton put the uniforms and Reebok on blast, saying he hasn’t worn the apparel brand since his “hardcore” days in high school.
Josh Thomson: 'No Doubt Khabib's A Future UFC Champ'
BJPENN.COM News - September 12, 2015
Former UFC lightweight and current Bellator MMA lightweight Josh Thomson trains with top UFC fighter Khabib Nurmagomedov at AKA and says that there’s no question ‘The Eagle’ will be a champ in the very near future. Khabib will return after a long layoff due to injury and face off with Tony Ferguson. Before being injured, Khabib fought and defeated the current UFC lightweight champion Rafael dos Anjos, so you can understand why he would be hopeful that if he gets a rematch he’ll be able to grab the gold.
'King Mo': 'Mayweather vs. Berto Will Be Exciting'
BJPENN.COM News - September 12, 2015
Bellator light heavyweight ‘King Mo’ Lawal isn’t sure why everyone is dismissing Saturday night’s Mayweather vs. Berto fight. The fighter, who will be competing in Bellator’s four-main one-night tournament, taking place on their ‘Dynamite’ event on Sept. 19, told the Three Amigos Podcast that he’s excited for the Mayweather fight and thinks it’s for sure going to be an exciting fight.