MMA News
Scott Coker breaks down his first year as Bellator Boss
BJPENN.COM News - August 30, 2015
It has been just over a year since Scott Coker marched in to Bellator and turned it into the company it is today. Gone are the days of seasons and tournaments; Bellator operates just like any other mainstream mixed martial arts company would with regular numbered shows and super-cards. Coker recently sat down to discuss his first year with Bellator in an interview you can check out below
Ryan Bader admits to thinking of 'other options' after UFC title snub
BJPENN.COM News - August 30, 2015
After Daniel Cormier disposed of Anthony “Rumble” Johnson at UFC 187 for the vacated UFC Light Heavyweight Championship, Ryan Bader confronted the new champion at the post fight press conference. The confrontation caught Cormier off guard and got under his skin and it seemed like his first title defense was set: Cormier vs. Bader. Not so fast, my friend.
WSOF VP: 'I don't think Palhares should think about fighting anymore'
BJPENN.COM News - August 30, 2015
Rousimar Palhares claimed to have turned a new leaf when he inked a deal with World Series of Fighting in 2014. He made his promotional debut against Steve Carl and, of course, held the inverted heel hook a bit too long. He followed that performance with a WSOF Welterweight Championship defense against Jon Fitch where he cranked the hold too quickly, barely giving Fitch a chance to submit. Palhares had once again gained the reputation of a dirty fighter and Jake Shields was going to take it upon himself to punish him for it. Instead, their fight at “WSOF 22: Palhares vs. Shields” was surrounded by controversy instigated by Palhares’ actions throughout the fight. An investigation proved that Palhares poked the eyes of Shields several times throughout the fight before holding on to the final submission attempt in the third round too long, causing Shields to submit and scream in agony.
Ortiz strikes again -- "Huntington Beach Bad Boy" BADLY flubs Bellator promo
BJPENN.COM News - August 30, 2015
Tito Ortiz is getting another opportunity to become a champion in mixed martial arts when he steps into the cage to face Liam McGeary. The two will square-off to decide the fate of the Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship at “Dynamite”, a joint promotion show between Bellator and kickboxing company GLORY. https://www.whipclip.com/video/f4iw0
Bellator 144 Adds Brandon Halsey vs. Rafael Carvalho For Vacant Middleweight Title
BJPENN.COM News - August 30, 2015
Brandon Halsey is ready to square off with Rafael Carvalho at “Bellator 144” for the championship he never truly lost in competition. Earlier this year in May, Halsey was all set to defend his Bellator Middleweight Championship with Kendall Grove at “Bellator 137”. However, the day before his defense Halsey missed weight and was stripped of the title. The stipulations of the fight the following day were changed so that Grove would take home the championship in the event of a victory, but Halsey ended up knocking the Hawaiian out in the fourth round of the catchweight bout. As a result of his victory, the middleweight championship has since remained vacant. Bellator President Scott Coker recently appeared on “The MMA Road Show” and announced that any issues the company had with their former champion have since been resolved and he will be meeting Rafael Carvalho for the title at “Bellator 144”.
Bellator Announces Legendary Fan Fest Event Ft. Gracie, Fedor, Couture And More
BJPENN.COM News - August 30, 2015
History will be made in September at “Dynamite” when Bellator and GLORY join forces to bring fans one of the most stacked cards of the year at the SAP Center in San Jose, California, USA. Before the event takes place, fans will have the opportunity to shake fans with some of the most legendary names of the sport! Fans have been invited to the Bellator Fan Fest the night before “Dynamite” takes place. The meet and greet will take place at 7:00 PM on September 18th at the Dave & Busters, located in Milpitas, California.
Carmont vs. Lins Booked As 'Dynamite' Four-Man Tourney Alternate Fight
BJPENN.COM News - August 30, 2015
Bellator and GLORY’s first joint event is set to go off with a bang in September as “Dynamite 1” will feature a one night, four man light heavyweight tournament. UFC veteran Phil Davis, Emanuel Newton, Linton Vassell, and Muhammed Lawal will battle for supremacy and possibly the right to face the winner of Ortiz/McGeary for the light heavyweight championship. One night tournaments are a tricky thing in the world of mixed martial arts as the company runs the risk of getting one of the participants injured in their opening round fight. In the event that Davis, Newton, Vassell or Lawal get injured or are not cleared to compete by the athletic commission in the finals of the tournament, Bellator has set up an alternate fight between another octagon vet in Francis Carmont and Philipe Lins.
Coker: 'Bellator Ramping Up For 2016, Will Put On More Fights, Including International'
BJPENN.COM News - August 30, 2015
Scott Coker has been behind the scenes at Bellator for just over a year now and is finally looking to ramp up the output of events the company has. By year’s end, Bellator will have dished out sixteen fights in just twelve months. The final event of the year will be Bellator 147 where former UFC title contender Josh Koscheck is set to make his debut. Next year, Coker is hoping to put out at least twenty-two fights!
Cyborg to Rousey: 'I have my own UFC belt, I don't need yours!'
BJPENN.COM News - August 29, 2015
Even though Ronda Rousey’s next opponent is already lined up, Cristiane “Cyborg” Justino is not backing off the trash talk. Tito Ortiz has chosen to keep quiet on trying to make Rousey/Cyborg happen, but “Cyborg” knows a payday when she sees one. After Rousey’s quick disposal of “Pitbull” Bethe Correia at UFC 190, fans and fighters alike were clamoring for the UFC Women’s Bantamweight Champion to finally fight “Cyborg”. After almost two weeks of speculation and rumors, UFC President Dana White laid the rumors to rest that the fight would take place at “Cowboy’s Stadium” in Dallas, Texas; Ortiz’s previous claims that it was happening were false and White didn’t even have the stadium booked.
Josh Koscheck Set To Make Debut At Bellator 146
BJPENN.COM News - August 28, 2015
Bellator 146 will feature the promotional debut of former UFC welterweight and TUF 1 cast member Josh Koscheck. The news was announced by KOS himself, via his official Twitter account.
Bellator 'Dynamite' Four-Man Light Heavyweight Tournament Matches Announced
BJPENN.COM News - August 28, 2015
Bellator MMA will be putting on quite a show at their ‘Dynamite’ event coming up next month. There will be a cage for MMA fights and a ring for GLORY kickboxing matches in the same venue, something that really hasn’t been done before. The night will feature GLORY title fights and a Bellator light heavyweight title fight between the champ Liam McGeary and MMA legend Tito Ortiz.
Bellator 141 Results: Brandon Girtz Spoils Melvin Guillard's Debut, Wins Split Decision
BJPENN.COM News - August 28, 2015
In the night’s main event we got to see former UFC lightweight Melvin Guillard step into the Bellator cage for the first time, to face Brandon Girtz. They both felt each other out for a while, then Girtz exploded and threw a massive punch, grabbed Guillard, picked him up and slammed him to the mat. Guillard got to his feet quick, but Girtz stayed on him and got him back to the mat.
REPLAY! Justin Wren Tries The Old 'Your Shoes Untied' Trick!
BJPENN.COM News - August 28, 2015
During their heavyweight scrap, Justin Wren tried to trick Josh Burns with the oldest trick in the book.
Bellator 141 Results: Justin Wren Returns From The Congo, Defeats Josh Burns
BJPENN.COM News - August 28, 2015
Justin Wren returned to the cage on Friday night after leaving the sport five years ago to pursue helping the pygmy people in the Congo.
REPLAY! Marloes Coenen Nearly Rips Opponents Arm Off!
BJPENN.COM News - August 28, 2015
In the first fight of Bellator 141, featherweight women went to war, but it was Marloes Coenen who grabbed the win by nearing ripping her opponents arm off, earning the second round submission win.
Bellator 141 Results: Marloes Coenen Submits Blencowe In Round 2
BJPENN.COM News - August 28, 2015
Past Opponent Wants Rematch With Cyborg –– 'She Shouldn't Go To 135'
BJPENN.COM News - August 28, 2015
“I’ve been saying it for a while, I want her to come over to Bellator. I want to fight her again and I think she should not be fighting at 135. I think the UFC should respect her and give her the time to get her weight right. She’s an amazing athlete and she should get that chance. I think if she comes to Bellator, she will definitely get that chance. I’m up for that third fight!”