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 […]

Stuart Scott Reportedly Continued MMA Training Even in Final Stages of Life

Despite its violent nature, MMA students and fans routinely point to the sport as a life-enhancing, life-affirming pursuit.  That’s the way it was for Stuart Scott, the longtime ESPN anchor who passed away Sunday morning at age 49 of cancer. According to a report published Monday morning by TMZ Sports, Scott continued MMA training in […]

Despite its violent nature, MMA students and fans routinely point to the sport as a life-enhancing, life-affirming pursuit.  That’s the way it was for Stuart Scott, the longtime ESPN anchor who passed away Sunday morning at age 49 of cancer. According to a report published Monday morning by TMZ Sports, Scott continued MMA training in […]

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 […]

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 […]

UFC 179 Medical Suspensions: Phil Davis, Scott Jorgensen Could Miss 6 Months

Light heavyweight Phil Davis and flyweight Scott Jorgensen could each miss up to six months of action because of injuries sustained at UFC 179. Davis, who won his fight against Glover Teixeira, apparently suffered a hand injury during the contest. Jorgensen‘s injury was more apparent; he will miss time because of a rib injury he […]

Light heavyweight Phil Davis and flyweight Scott Jorgensen could each miss up to six months of action because of injuries sustained at UFC 179. Davis, who won his fight against Glover Teixeira, apparently suffered a hand injury during the contest. Jorgensen‘s injury was more apparent; he will miss time because of a rib injury he […]

Henry Cejudo out Against Scott Jorgensen at UFC 177 Due to Medical Concerns

If you were looking forward to seeing Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo face Scott Jorgensen at UFC 177, grab a stuffed animal and some warm milk. I have bad news for you.  According to Fox Sports’ Damon Martin, Cejudo was forced out of the bout due to “medical reasons.” He tweeted the following message Friday, […]

If you were looking forward to seeing Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo face Scott Jorgensen at UFC 177, grab a stuffed animal and some warm milk. I have bad news for you.  According to Fox Sports’ Damon Martin, Cejudo was forced out of the bout due to “medical reasons.” He tweeted the following message Friday, […]