Scott Coker tweeted out on Monday a new partnership between Bellator, Monster Energy and NASCAR. However, NASCAR says it does not have a partnership with the company. Per MMA Junkie, NASCAR stated it “does not have a partnership with Bellator.” ESPN reported it obtained a revised news release from Bellator which stated “Details to come […]
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Bellator: NYC to have suggested price tag of $49.99
Scott Coker revealed on The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani that Bellator:NYC, the company’s second PPV will be priced at $49.99 HD. It is the company’s second stab at having its product on PPV and is headlined by a grudge match between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva. Also, Fedor Emelianenko will face Matt Mitrione in […]
After UFC release, Michael McDonald signs with Bellator
ESPN reports that Michael McDonald has signed with Bellator. The Bantamweight was granted his release from the UFC despite having fights left on his contract. He stated that he felt like he could trust the UFC’s motives. In an interview with ESPN’s Brett Okamoto earlier this week, he detailed the reasons why he turned down […]
More on Bellator’s debut in New York
MMA Junkie reports that Bellator will promote its June PPV separate from Bellator 180, which will be at the same venue on the same night. The PPV, which is being branded as “Bellator:NYC” is scheduled to be 5 fights which is headlined by Chael Sonnen taking on Wanderlei Silva. In addition, the rescheduled bout between […]
War Machine found guilty on 29 charges in beating of former girlfriend and another
MMA Junkie reports that former MMA fighter War Machine (born Jon Koppenhaver) was found guilty on Monday of 29 charges from the brual beating of his ex-girlfriend Christy Mach and her male friend Corey Thomas in 2014. The jury delivertated for a day and a half before finding War Machine guilty of most charges although […]