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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.”

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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.

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BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 202: Ben Askren, Shawn Bunch, Mike Kogan, & AJ Matthews

bjpenndotcom - August 14, 2013

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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.

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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.

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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.

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BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews

bjpenndotcom - August 11, 2013

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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.

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BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews

bjpenndotcom - August 9, 2013

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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.

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BJPenn.com's FIST-ta-CUFF Radio Episode 201: Casey Ryan, Rich Power, Isaac De Jesus, & AJ Matthews

bjpenndotcom - August 8, 2013

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