Tag: Coker

Scott Coker: Bellator’s ‘Phone’s Been Ringing’ with Upset UFC Fighters

The unveiling of the UFC’s new sponsorship program with Reebok already has some fighters flirting with Bellator, according to Scott Coker. In an interview with MMAFighting.com‘s Luke Thomas, the Bellator CEO elaborated on some of the things he was hearing about the UFC’s new sponsorship policy, which goes into effect on July 11 at UFC […]

The unveiling of the UFC’s new sponsorship program with Reebok already has some fighters flirting with Bellator, according to Scott Coker. In an interview with MMAFighting.com‘s Luke Thomas, the Bellator CEO elaborated on some of the things he was hearing about the UFC’s new sponsorship policy, which goes into effect on July 11 at UFC […]

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Scott Coker: Bellator MMA Officially Pursuing Brock Lesnar

According to Scott Coker, Viacom is serious about investing in MMA and is prepared to show that by making a strong run at soon-to-be free agent Brock Lesnar. Speaking with Marc Raimondi of MMAFighting.com, the Bellator MMA president had some strong words regarding the future of his new promotion. “There’s not going to be a fighter […]

According to Scott Coker, Viacom is serious about investing in MMA and is prepared to show that by making a strong run at soon-to-be free agent Brock Lesnar. Speaking with Marc Raimondi of MMAFighting.com, the Bellator MMA president had some strong words regarding the future of his new promotion. “There’s not going to be a fighter […]

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Scott Coker: Bellator MMA Will Pursue Brock Lesnar

Bellator MMA could make a run at signing former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar as early as January or February of next year. Rumors have been running rampant regarding Lesnar’s professional future ever since former WWE commentator Jim Ross revealed in an interview with Fox Sports’ Marc Raimondi that the pro wrestling star’s WWE contract was nearing […]

Bellator MMA could make a run at signing former UFC heavyweight champ Brock Lesnar as early as January or February of next year. Rumors have been running rampant regarding Lesnar’s professional future ever since former WWE commentator Jim Ross revealed in an interview with Fox Sports’ Marc Raimondi that the pro wrestling star’s WWE contract was nearing […]

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‘Mayhem’ Miller’s Return to MMA ‘Worth a Conversation,’ Bellator’s Coker Says

You might think Scott Coker has had enough of Jason “Mayhem” Miller. But you would be mistaken. The new president of Bellator MMA, and former honcho at Strikeforce, said Monday that he would be open to a return from the semi-retired Miller, provided the troubled but popular middleweight could meet certain prerequisites. “It’s worth a […]

You might think Scott Coker has had enough of Jason “Mayhem” Miller. But you would be mistaken. The new president of Bellator MMA, and former honcho at Strikeforce, said Monday that he would be open to a return from the semi-retired Miller, provided the troubled but popular middleweight could meet certain prerequisites. “It’s worth a […]

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Bellator 2.0: 5 Things Fans Can Look Forward to in Scott Coker Era

A new day has dawned for Bellator. Bjorn Rebney, its founder and CEO, is out. Scott Coker, former Strikeforce head honcho, is in. With Coker comes a complete overhaul of Bellator’s schedule and show structure. Tournaments, more or less, are a thing of the past. While the idea of a pure sport format applied to […]

A new day has dawned for Bellator. Bjorn Rebney, its founder and CEO, is out. Scott Coker, former Strikeforce head honcho, is in. With Coker comes a complete overhaul of Bellator’s schedule and show structure. Tournaments, more or less, are a thing of the past. While the idea of a pure sport format applied to […]

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Scott Coker on Ronda Rousey vs. Cyborg: “Cyborg Is a Whole Other Level”

Ronda Rousey and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos are on a collision course. The top two female stars have exchanged jabs on Twitter and in interviews. Will the social media trash talk eventually lead to a showdown between champions? In an intervi…

Ronda Rousey and Cristiane “Cyborg” Santos are on a collision course. The top two female stars have exchanged jabs on Twitter and in interviews. Will the social media trash talk eventually lead to a showdown between champions? In an interview with Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com, Strikeforce CEO Scott Coker weighed in on quite possibly the […]