Bellator Releases War Machine Following Latest Legal Issues

By BJPENN.COM News - August 8, 2014

Bellator President Scott Coker has issued a statement regarding Jon Koppenhaver, War Machine:

“We have a zero tolerance policy here at Bellator when it relates to any form of domestic violence, and after learning of this latest incident involving Jon Koppenhaver, War Machine, Bellator is releasing him from him promotional contract with the organization.”

If you missed it, War Machine is wanted in connection for the alleged beating of his girlfriend in Las Vegas. Police have yet to find him. (Details HERE)

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