Bellator News
Dana White Responds To Coker's New Bellator Gig
BJPENN.COM News - June 21, 2014
“Not only do I know Scott (Coker) very well, I know the guys at Spike very well. I was in business with them for a long time and I think this is a much better fit for them than Bjork was.” No beef for UFC President Dana White and Scott Coker, at least not yet.
A Look Back: Strikeforce's Last Days And Scott Coker's Return
bjpenndotcom - June 19, 2014
With all this Scott Coker talk, let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit the days of Strikeforce past. Strikeforce of course was the promotion that Coker founded and ran for its entire existence until Zuffa bought and eventually closed it down. March 12, 2011 is when Dana White announced the purchase, but explained that the rival promotion would still function as a separate organization and Coker would remain at his position.
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.
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:
Bellator Announces Scott Coker As New President, Getting Rid of Tournament Format & Seasons
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Following a full day or reports, rumors and speculation, the Bellator promotion has announced that Scott Coker will take over as the company’s president.
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.
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?
Rampage Jackson Hints At Retirement
BJPENN.COM News - June 18, 2014
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion and action movie star, Rampage Jackson is hinting at retirement.
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.
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.
Ben Askren Would Fight Nick Diaz If He Could 'Stay off the pipe'
bjpenndotcom - June 16, 2014
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
Listen To Sports Internet Radio Stations with BJPenncom Radio on BlogTalkRadio Who’s ready for another week of BJPenn.com Radio? Well I know the crew is ready to rock and roll, and the guest list is stacked like always.
Rumor: Phil Baroni vs. Karo Parisyan in the works for Bellator 122
Chris Taylor - June 5, 2014
According to sources close to BJPENN.com, a bout featuring MMA veterans Phil Baroni and Karo Parisyan is in the works for July’s Bellator 122 event in Temecula, California.