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 […]

UFC: Gilbert Melendez Is Officially Stuck in No Man’s Land

Sometimes it’s go big or go home. In MMA, more often than not, that attitude sees something spectacular happen in the cage. Other times, it happens in negotiations between fighter and promoter, usually on those rare occasions when a guy’s star power is enough for him to hold out for a little cash and a […]

Sometimes it’s go big or go home. In MMA, more often than not, that attitude sees something spectacular happen in the cage. Other times, it happens in negotiations between fighter and promoter, usually on those rare occasions when a guy’s star power is enough for him to hold out for a little cash and a […]

Ian McCall Officially out of UFC Fight Night 56 Bout with John Lineker

A pivotal bout in the UFC’s flyweight division at UFC Fight Night 56 is off after perennial 125-pound contender Ian McCall became ill after the weigh-ins in Uberlandia, Brazil.  Uncle Creepy was set to compete in a grudge match with John Lineker, but UFC president Dana White tweeted Friday night that the bout may not […]

A pivotal bout in the UFC’s flyweight division at UFC Fight Night 56 is off after perennial 125-pound contender Ian McCall became ill after the weigh-ins in Uberlandia, Brazil.  Uncle Creepy was set to compete in a grudge match with John Lineker, but UFC president Dana White tweeted Friday night that the bout may not […]

Jon Jones’ Nike Endorsement Officially Terminated: Latest Details and Reaction

After Jon Jones declared that his Nike endorsement deal was terminated because of his brawl with fellow UFC fighter Daniel Cormier, the prominent corporation confirmed it is no longer backing the MMA star. Darren Rovell of ESPN reported Tuesday that Jones was indeed no longer endorsed by Nike, and also analyzed the potential reasoning behind […]

After Jon Jones declared that his Nike endorsement deal was terminated because of his brawl with fellow UFC fighter Daniel Cormier, the prominent corporation confirmed it is no longer backing the MMA star. Darren Rovell of ESPN reported Tuesday that Jones was indeed no longer endorsed by Nike, and also analyzed the potential reasoning behind […]

Bellator Officially Releases Bellator Champ Eddie Alvarez

It was a long time coming, but according to Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com, Bellator has released Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez from his contract, making him a free agent. Scott Coker confirmed the story with ESPN Tuesday afternoon, which is huge for the free-agent market. Alvarez, who famously had a huge legal battle with Bellator, […]

It was a long time coming, but according to Brett Okamoto of ESPN.com, Bellator has released Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez from his contract, making him a free agent. Scott Coker confirmed the story with ESPN Tuesday afternoon, which is huge for the free-agent market. Alvarez, who famously had a huge legal battle with Bellator, […]

Tito Ortiz Officially Charged with Two Counts of DUI Following Porsche Crash

Former UFC light heavyweight champion and current Bellator fighter (more or less) Tito Ortiz has officially been charged with two counts of DUI following his now-infamous Porsche accident. TMZ broke the news (you can read their report here). At 4 AM on January 6, 2014, the former superstar crashed his expensive car into the concrete […]

Former UFC light heavyweight champion and current Bellator fighter (more or less) Tito Ortiz has officially been charged with two counts of DUI following his now-infamous Porsche accident. TMZ broke the news (you can read their report here). At 4 AM on January 6, 2014, the former superstar crashed his expensive car into the concrete […]