Bellator News
Grove Hit With Last-Minute Drug Test by CSAC
BJPENN.COM News - May 7, 2015
UFC veteran and current Bellator Middleweight Championship contender Kendall Grove is set to face off with champion Brandon Halsey at Bellator 137 next weekend. While training for Halsey, Kendall Grove got hit with a last-minute drug test by the Nevada State Athletic Commission!
Bellator's Bobby Lashley Is Concerned About CM Punk's First Fight
BJPENN.COM News - May 7, 2015
Former professional wrestler Phil Brooks, formerly known as CM Punk, will be gracing the octagon with his presence this year in his first mixed martial arts fight… ever. Punk will be walking into the octagon with a record of 0-0 and this couldn’t make former WWE champion Bobby Lashley any more uncomfortable.
Bellator Champ Will Brooks Wants Crossover Event with WSOF
BJPENN.COM News - May 6, 2015
This weekend, Resurrection Fighting Alliance and Legacy will be having a rare co-promotion event where the best fighters from each organization will face off in a neutral cage. Bellator Lightweight Champion Will Brooks likes the idea so much that he wants to bring World Series of Fighting into the mix and scrap with them!
Bellator Fighter Admits to Smoking Weed Before Title Fight
BJPENN.COM News - May 6, 2015
Puff, puff, pass. Former Bellator Middleweight Champion Emanuel Newton lays down the facts about why he failed his drug test after his Bellator 134 title defense against Liam McGeary. Newton was recently a guest on Fightbook.com’s podcast and admitted to smoking weed days before the fight!
Bellator Adds K-1 World GP Champion To Their Roster
bjpenndotcom - May 3, 2015
According to sources, Bellator has signed K-1 World GP champion Ewerton Teixeira.
"MR. WONDERFUL" vs. Four UFC Strawweights -- Still No Takedown!
BJPENN.COM News - May 1, 2015
Phil Davis often impresses with his physique at weigh-ins, but we rarely get to see a display of power outside of the cage from “Mr. Wonderful”!
Cheick Kongo vs. Alexander Volkov set to headline Bellator 139
Chris Taylor - April 23, 2015
A heavyweight bout between Cheick Kongo and Alexander Volkov will headline June’s Bellator 139 event in Mulvane, Kansas. Bellator officials made the announcement earlier today.
Ken Shamrock Put a Guy in a Coma with Only 1 Punch
BJPENN.COM News - April 21, 2015
Ken Shamrock’s name may not have the same pull it once did in the world of mixed martial arts, but it’s undeniable that he has lived one hell of a life and has earned everybody’s respect.
BEHIND-THE-SCENES -- Schilling Disputes Judges Decision
BJPENN.COM News - April 16, 2015
Joe Schilling may be the cusp of greatness in GLORY, but he seems to be facing controversy during his time with Bellator. At Bellator 136, Schilling lost a controversial split decision to Rafael Carvalho. Even though Schilling dealt a great deal of damage which included a couple knockdowns, the judges scored the fight in favor of Carvalho.
Baroni Out! Glory Eyeing Title Shot For Schilling
BJPENN.COM News - April 16, 2015
Even though Joe Schilling and Phil Baroni’s beef with each other was out of the blue, it would have been interesting to see the two duke it out in a GLORY ring. Unfortunately, it looks like we will never see this fight materialize.
JACKED! Phil Davis Leaves UFC For Bellator
BJPENN.COM News - April 15, 2015
Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the signing of the sixth* ranked Light Heavyweight in the world, Phil “Mr. Wonderful” Davis (13-3, 1 NC), to an exclusive, multi-fight deal.