Bellator News

"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.

Douglas Lima vs. Andrey Koreshkov Title Fight Set For Bellator 140
bjpenndotcom - April 20, 2015

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.

Schilling -- 'Baroni Fight Does Nothing For My Career'
BJPENN.COM News - April 15, 2015
“He’s just another keyboard warrior that wants to talk sh*t. So I just took it upon myself, since I can’t kick his ass, I’ll just humiliate him on Twitter for two days. I think I did a pretty good job of that. The guy puts his foot in his own mouth. He made himself look worse than I did. He’s a joke and I can’t get my hands on him and no one would pay to watch it, so I’m just gonna make fun of him on Twitter.

REPLAY! Joey Beltran "Mexicutionates" Brian Rogers (Full Fight)
BJPENN.COM News - April 15, 2015
Bellator 136 took place live from the Bren Events Center in Irvine, California and the preliminary bouts were off the hook! Joey Beltran may have been fighting in the prelims last Friday, but he brought main-card entertainment to the cage with him. Check out his last bout with Brian Rogers!

REPLAY! Fighter Saves The Day & His Opponents Life With Self-Stoppage
BJPENN.COM News - April 15, 2015
Chad George did what many fighters trying to make a name for themselves wouldn’t have done by having mercy on his opponent.

Bellator 136 Payout: Will Brooks Top Earner with $72,000
BJPENN.COM News - April 14, 2015
Will Brooks successfully defended his Bellator Lightweight Championship against Dave Jansen and was handsomely rewarded for it. Brooks topped the payout report which was released by the California State Athletic Commission.

Former WWE Wrestler Signed for Bellator 138
BJPENN.COM News - April 14, 2015
Former WWE and TNA World Champion Bobby Lashley will be returning to the Bellator cage!

Booking Round-Up: Latest Fight Announcements
bjpenndotcom - April 13, 2015
It’s time for another fight announcement round-up. Check out the list below to see when some of your favorite fighters will be throwing down next.

BEEF! Schilling to Baroni: 'You're a Washed Up Has Been, I Will Retire You'
BJPENN.COM News - April 11, 2015
Joe Schilling lost to Rafael Carvalho by way of split decision at Bellator 136 and Phil Baroni had something to say about it. Schilling took it to heart and responded on Twitter. Check out the beef below!

CHOKED OUT! Branch Puts McElligott to Sleep!
BJPENN.COM News - April 10, 2015
‘Bellator 136’ took place this Friday evening and David Branch submitted Jesse McElligott in fantastic fashion! Watch McElligott give Branch the limbs and positioning he needed to lock in a Von Flue Choke!

REPLAY! BJPenn.Com Radio With Dan "Punkass" Caldwell
bjpenndotcom - April 9, 2015

Bonnar: 'I'm Staying Retired... Maybe'
BJPENN.COM News - April 8, 2015
“Unless something really comes along that sparks my interest… I was pretty content being retired before and then Bellator offered me Tito like right away. I was like ‘Oh god, you know what? That sounds like fun.’ It was fun. It was fun in there.”

Shamrock: 'I Would Spank Kimbo Slice Like a Little Child'
BJPENN.COM News - April 7, 2015
Ken Shamrock is getting ready to duke it out with Kimbo Slice at Bellator 138. These two were originally scheduled to fight each other at “Elite XC: Heat”, but Shamrock suffered a cut and was forced out of the bout.