Bellator News
Scott Coker Lays Out Plans For Big Fights Under Bellator Banner
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
“My plan is to go from a tournament format to a more traditional format, to more of a superfight format,” said Coker, in his first day at his new job after what he described was a very quick negotiation period. “We will do tournaments when the situation makes sense. I think a tournament can make sense, but it has to be the right time and the fighters have to be right.
Lifting The Ban, More Bellator Coverage Coming To BJPENN.COM
bjpenndotcom - June 19, 2014
In case any of you missed the news earlier, here’s a recap of what went down with Bellator MMA. Goodbye Bjorn Rebney, hello Scott Coker.
Rep Says Alvarez May Stay At Bellator, Happy With New Direction
BJPENN.COM News - June 19, 2014
“Eddie is happy about the shakeup. He wasn’t happy with the way things were being run. I don’t think that’s any secret, so Eddie was very happy to hear there’s been a change in management. Eddie respects Viacom very much, and he’s always told me that.” …
LEAKED! - Rebney's Scripted Hype Video That Viacom Threw Away
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Our good friends over at Middleeasy have got their hands on this video that Bjorn Rebney tried to push on SPIKE TV. Zeus, of Middleeasy shares the story:
WSOF Exec: Rebney's Release Is Freedom From Slavery, A Victory For MMA
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
“Today is victory for all of MMA – for me, for you, for all the fighters. Today should be (named) MMA Independence Day. Freedom from slavery, freedom from abuse, freedom from shadiness – this guy left. I don’t want to say his name – just MMA fans should be happy, and I’m very sure a lot of people are.” In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, WSOF VP Ali Abdelaziz discussed today’s news that Viacom released Bjorn Rebney as the Bellator CEO.
QUICK TWITT | Pro's React To Rebney's Termination
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Earlier today we learned that Viacom was taking their MMA company serious for once, and as a result they got rid of their plague of bad executives.
QUICK TWITT | Rampage & King Mo Engage In Twitter Beef Following Rebney Exodus
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Two of Bellator’s biggest stars, Rampage Jackson and King Mo Lawal just can’t seem to get a long.
Kimbo Camp Confirms Bellator Offer, Nothing Signed Yet
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Could one of MMA’s biggest TV draws be coming back for a stint under Scott Coker?
CONFIRMED: VIACOM Gets Smart, Ditches Bjorn Rebney For Scott Coker
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
MMA’s biggest scoundrel, Bjorn Rebney has been officially removed from his seat as Bellator President.
Phil Baroni vs. Karo Parisyan official for Bellator 122
Chris Taylor - June 17, 2014
We reported a couple of weeks ago that a welterweight bout between MMA veterans Phil Baroni and Karo Parisyan was in the works for July’s Bellator 122 event in Temecula, California.
Rumor: Kimbo Slice Signing With Bellator?
BJPENN.COM News - June 16, 2014
According to MMASupremacy on Twitter, Kimbo Slice has signed on with Bellator. Check out the Tweet below.
Ricardo Arona refused Bellator's offer, not physically fit to fight
Chris Taylor - June 11, 2014
Former PRIDE FC veteran Ricardo Arona (14-5 MMA) has not competed in mixed martial arts since a 2009 win over Marvin Eastman in Brazil.
Michael Chandler Wants A Rematch With Will Brooks, Was Injured Before Last Fight
bjpenndotcom - June 10, 2014
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bjpenndotcom - June 8, 2014
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King Mo Still Upset Over Rampage Loss
BJPENN.COM News - June 5, 2014
“…It’s true (Bjorn is a dick Rider). When they announced the decision, you know he knows Quinton lost that fight. We had a brief talk, like two men talk. Then at the press conference they asked him “do you agree with the decision?” And he said yes. Well now, if he knows MMA and he is a promoter, he should know MMA. He has seen over 200 fights and he knows it’s a bad decision. Obviously he wanted Quinton to win but he didn’t, I beat him and the decision that was made was not a good one. Everyone knows I won that fight.” Several weeks removed from his decision loss to ‘Rampage’ Jackson. King Mo Lawal tells MustLoveMMA.com about his relationship with Bellator Boss Bjorn Rebney and more.
Chandler Wants Brooks Rematch Then Shot At Alvarez
BJPENN.COM News - June 4, 2014
While Alvarez and Brooks may have it all figured out, former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler is hoping to throw a wrench in those plans.