Tag: Scott Coker

Scott Coker Says Michael Chandler Has First Dibs on Lightweight Title Shot

Bellator President Scott Coker says Patricky Freire will have to wait for a lightweight title shot. Back in June, Brent Primus won the lightweight title against Michael Chandler. The action took place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The win was controversial as Chandler suffered a leg injury, which looked to be a […]

Bellator President Scott Coker says Patricky Freire will have to wait for a lightweight title shot. Back in June, Brent Primus won the lightweight title against Michael Chandler. The action took place inside Madison Square Garden in New York City. The win was controversial as Chandler suffered a leg injury, which looked to be a […]

Scott Coker on UFC’s Reebok Deal: It’s Not Healthy

Bellator President Scott Coker isn’t over the moon about the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Reebok deal. Back in Dec. 2014, the UFC announced an apparel deal with Reebok. The deal marked the end of UFC fighters having their own sponsors on fight gear. Many have criticized the deal as fighters have earned more through their […]

Bellator President Scott Coker isn’t over the moon about the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) Reebok deal. Back in Dec. 2014, the UFC announced an apparel deal with Reebok. The deal marked the end of UFC fighters having their own sponsors on fight gear. Many have criticized the deal as fighters have earned more through their […]

Scott Coker: ‘I’m Thrilled to Welcome Gegard Mousasi to Bellator Family’

Bellator President Scott Coker sounds enthusiastic about signing one of the best middleweights in the world. The last fight under Mousasi’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract was against Chris Weidman back in April. “The Dreamcather” decided to fight out his contract and won his fifth straight bout. Mousasi’s decision paid off as he is now […]

Bellator President Scott Coker sounds enthusiastic about signing one of the best middleweights in the world. The last fight under Mousasi’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract was against Chris Weidman back in April. “The Dreamcather” decided to fight out his contract and won his fifth straight bout. Mousasi’s decision paid off as he is now […]

Scott Coker: ‘I’m Thrilled to Welcome Gegard Mousasi to Bellator Family’

Bellator President Scott Coker sounds enthusiastic about signing one of the best middleweights in the world. The last fight under Mousasi’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract was against Chris Weidman back in April. “The Dreamcather” decided to fight out his contract and won his fifth straight bout. Mousasi’s decision paid off as he is now […]

Bellator President Scott Coker sounds enthusiastic about signing one of the best middleweights in the world. The last fight under Mousasi’s Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) contract was against Chris Weidman back in April. “The Dreamcather” decided to fight out his contract and won his fifth straight bout. Mousasi’s decision paid off as he is now […]

Scott Coker Targeting Paul Daley vs. Michael Page For Early 2018

Bellator President Scott Coker is looking to book a welterweight grudge match between Paul Daley and Michael Page for early 2018. During a recent appearance on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA Hour,” Coker explained why Daley vs. Page won’t be taking place sooner: “What happened was, Paul called out MVP, and so we reached out to Paul […]

Bellator President Scott Coker is looking to book a welterweight grudge match between Paul Daley and Michael Page for early 2018. During a recent appearance on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA Hour,” Coker explained why Daley vs. Page won’t be taking place sooner: “What happened was, Paul called out MVP, and so we reached out to Paul […]

Scott Coker Says Ryan Bader vs. King Mo Likely in Late 2017

Muhammed Lawal is likely to get the first crack at Ryan Bader’s Bellator light heavyweight title. Bellator President Scott Coker recently appeared on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA Hour” to discuss many topics including the 205-pound title picture. Coker said that “King Mo” vs. “Darth” is likely to go down later this year. “Bader should fight ‘King […]

Muhammed Lawal is likely to get the first crack at Ryan Bader’s Bellator light heavyweight title. Bellator President Scott Coker recently appeared on MMAFighting.com‘s “The MMA Hour” to discuss many topics including the 205-pound title picture. Coker said that “King Mo” vs. “Darth” is likely to go down later this year. “Bader should fight ‘King […]