Bellator News
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 202: Ben Askren, Shawn Bunch, Mike Kogan, & AJ Matthews
bjpenndotcom - August 15, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez Discusses Resolution With Bellator
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2013
“More than anything I was wary about when I was going to get to be able to fight again. As a fighter, my main concern is getting back in the cage, being in front of fans, being able to perform. My main concern was… Big thing that was going through my head was, ‘When am I going to be able to compete again.’ I was very worried about that.”
Rampage Reveals That Rumored Bout Against Roy Jones Was To Be Boxing Match Followed By MMA Fight
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2013
Bellator Shuts Down Female Division, Releases All Women From Roster
BJPENN.COM News - August 14, 2013
The Bellator Fighting Championship has seen it’s fair share of changes recently. The latest of which appears to be the dissolution of their female division. We announced yesterday that Felice Herrig, a former Bellator fighter, was signed exclusively to InvictaFC, it’s now clear that her transition was just part of a bigger play made by her former employer of Bellator.
FREE FIGHT VIDEO | Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler
BJPENN.COM News - August 13, 2013
Eddie Alvarez battles Michael Chandler for the Bellator Lightweight World Championship in one of the best fights of 2011. Catch the long awaited rematch between Chandler and Alvarez, November 2nd, Live on PPV!
Bellator's Fight Master Series Gets New Time Slot Following Ratings Slide
BJPENN.COM News - August 13, 2013
Bellator’s reality TV series, Fight Master, has failed to live up to the hype. Unlike the UFC’s ‘Ultimate Fighter’ Bellator’s version of MMA reality on SPIKE TV is not garnering any interest from viewers at home and as a result is getting backed down on their Thursday night lineup.
Eddie Alvarez vs. Michael Chandler Rematch Set for Co-main Event on PPV Card After Alvarez Re-signs with Bellator MMA
bjpenndotcom - August 13, 2013
It will be almost two years since Eddie Alvarez (24-3) lost his belt to Michael Chandler (12-0) in a title losing effort that was dubbed by many, the fight of the year. Now, the two premier lightweights in Bellator’s ranks and two of the best in the world will finally have their rematch.
War Machine Makes Controversial 'Rap3' Tweets & Bellator Boss Releases Statement
BJPENN.COM News - August 12, 2013
, Over the weekend the fighter formerly known as Jonathan Koppenhaver, took to twitter with a controversial post that upset the masses for his use of the word rape. He later apologized for the comments, which he believed to be taken out of context, but the damage was done, which forced his boss to release the following statement: “I agree with those who found Jon’s earlier statement to be offensive and inappropriate. And, while his public apology (“I tweeted something earlier that was stupid, insensitive and wrong. Rape is never something to joke about ever. I sincerely apologize”) surely does not excuse his statement, it does evidence his recognition of the seriousness of the situation and his realization that what he said was offensive, ignorant and hurtful. Since the day I entered this business, I’ve believed that my job was to treat our fighters like human beings and not like property. Human beings make mistakes and sometimes say stupid things.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews
bjpenndotcom - August 10, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
VIDEO | Tito Ortiz Returned To TNA Wrestling And Got Shut Down By Angle And Bully Ray
BJPENN.COM News - August 9, 2013
Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Tito Ortiz, returned to TNA Impact last night and he got into it with two of the promotions most recognizable figures.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews
bjpenndotcom - August 9, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
POLL: WILL YOU BUY 'RAMPAGE VS. ORTIZ' PPV FOR $40-$50?
BJPENN.COM News - August 8, 2013
Spike TV”s Bellator MMA promotion has recently announced their intentions to enter the risky world of pay-per-view broadcasts. First up on their list is a fight between two former UFC champions, Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson.
Bellator made Tito Ortiz an offer he 'couldn't refuse'
Chris Taylor - August 8, 2013
Last summer, Tito Ortiz (16-11-1 MMA) retired and was inducted into the UFC Hall of Fame. So, one of the big questions following Bellator’s recent pay-per-view announcement of Tito vs. Rampage was… why? “The People’s Champion” explained his reasoning for returning to the cage during Monday’s Bellator MMA press conference:
Bellator President Rebney takes shot at Sonnen/UFC
Chris Taylor - August 8, 2013
Bellator President Bjorn Rebney spoke to the media on Monday and defended the way his company did business in regards to title fights, and at the same time took a shot at Chael Sonnen and the UFC:
Rampage says there’s always been a secret rivalry with Tito Ortiz
Chris Taylor - August 7, 2013
Former UFC light heavyweight champions Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (32-11 MMA) and Tito Ortiz (16-11-1 MMA) have been friends for over a decade. They’ve been training partners, and at one time, they said they would never fight each other.
BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews
bjpenndotcom - August 7, 2013
While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.
Bellator Boss Confirms Multiple Title Fights For Rampage vs. Ortiz PPV, Talks Pricing For Event & More
BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013
The Bellator promotion is set to make their debut on pay-per-view November 2nd. The promotion will be depending on the star power of Tito Ortiz and Rampage Jackson to create a buzz and make this risky shift into the PPV market a success.
Tito Ortiz: The Sport is 'MMA Not UFC'
BJPENN.COM News - August 6, 2013
“Bellator isn’t about the brand, they’re about making stars and making people as they should be. We go out there and we kill ourselves, practically. You want to be a superstar? You’ve got to put in the time, you’ve got to put in the work and you’ve got to put on good fights. Bellator wants to support the guys that do that. It’s not about the brand in Bellator. That’ll always be there. It’s about the fighters and the superstars and Bjorn [Rebney] understands that. And for once, a business understands that. And to have him behind your back doing that, that’s what I always dreamed.”