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Coker Reacts To UFC Lawsuit: 'Bellator isn't minor league'

BJPENN.COM News - December 27, 2014

“Labeling a league based on the past can be misleading, because the fighters that are here today fighting for us are gonna be the next Luke Rockholds, the next Daniel Cormiers. They’re going to be the next stars of MMA. “Do I think Bellator is a minor league? The answer is no.”

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Bellator Going After Brock Lesnar, Will Fight For All Top Fighters

BJPENN.COM News - December 26, 2014

“There hasn’t been any serious dialogue. But when the time comes to have serious dialogue, we’ll be right there. There’s not going to be a fighter on the planet we can’t afford and have access to. I think one of the things we were really able to do bring is back the casual fan,” Coker said. “Those casual fans seemed to have jumped away from MMA for a little bit. Names like Ortiz and Bonnar brought them back. If fighters like that are available, you can be sure we’ll make a run at them.”

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Bellator "Reaching Out" To WWE Talent Too

BJPENN.COM News - December 23, 2014

In an interesting move, it would appear as if the Bellator MMA promotion is seeking a suitable competitor to the UFC’s CM Punk.

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Coker Silenced, Rampage Talk Off The Table

BJPENN.COM News - December 23, 2014

As the legal battle over Rampage Jackson ensues, Bellator President Scott Coker has been told to leave the talking to the Lawyers.

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King Mo On UFC Lawsuit: "I Think It's Great And Can Help Other Fighters"

BJPENN.COM News - December 21, 2014

With the impending UFC lawsuit, fighters have been giving their take on the upcoming suit, discussing their beliefs on both the pros and cons.

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Rampage Jackson Releases Official Statement Regarding UFC Signing

BJPENN.COM News - December 21, 2014

Yesterday it was announced that Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson would be returning to the UFC, leaving Bellator MMA after going 3-0 with the promotion.

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UFC Exec: 'If the UFC signed Rampage, they're optimistic he's in a position to be signed'

BJPENN.COM News - December 21, 2014

Following the announcement made at UFC Fight Night 58 that former champion Quinton Rampage Jackson had returned to the UFC, Bellator MMA President Scott Coker said that Bellator would defend their contractual rights (See that HERE). The Tweet made by Coker left many fans wondering if Rampage would be able to fight in the UFC, despite the announcement that he was now under contract.

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Rampage: "Me and Dana White, we haven't even spoke"

BJPENN.COM News - December 21, 2014

Yesterday during the UFC Fight Night 58 broadcast, the UFC revealed that Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson was back in the UFC (See that HERE).

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Tito Ortiz "wants to work things out" with the UFC

BJPENN.COM News - December 19, 2014

“Yes, (Tito was approached to be included in the lawsuit). He felt that it was just best to not be a part of that suit. Obviously, everybody wants a better situation for the fighters, as far as pay and benefits. But Tito just felt that at that particular time, he wanted to opt out. Because mainly, they were using him for the publicity aspect, and he didn’t want to lend his name to it.” “He feels that he’s building bridges with Zuffa, and he didn’t want to be the face of a lawsuit against them, because he’d like to work things out and have a professional relationship with that organization in the future.”

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WATCH! Cormier, King Mo Get Physical In Training Room

BJPENN.COM News - December 17, 2014

@dc_mma and @kingmofh getting after it today. #Wrestling #ChampCamp A video posted by Luke Rockhold (@lukerockhold) on Dec 12, 2014 at 2:24pm PST

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Bellator announces Manhoef vs. Shlemenko for February 13th

BJPENN.COM News - December 7, 2014

Bellator MMA has announced a middleweiught bout between Melvin Manhoef, and former champion Alexander Shlemenko for February 13th.

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Following Multiple Callouts Rampage Hinting At Retirement

BJPENN.COM News - December 5, 2014

Former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson has been fighting professionally since 1999.

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Matt Hamill Wants Rematch With Rampage Under Bellator Flag

BJPENN.COM News - December 4, 2014

Popular retired Mixed Martial Arts fighter, Matt ‘The Hammer’ Hamill seems to have the itch, and wants to return to the cage.

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Coker on Rampage's return: "It's going to be a matter of time"

BJPENN.COM News - December 1, 2014

Recently Rampage Jackson sent out a not-so cryptic Tweet saying sometimes u should just stay with the devil u know (See the full Tweet HERE).

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Coker: 'Bellator wants to pursue Brock Lesnar'

BJPENN.COM News - December 1, 2014

Rumors have been swirling as of late that Brock Lesnar may be making a return to MMA after his WWE contract is up next year.

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Bellator MMA star arrested after assaulting Police Officer

BJPENN.COM News - December 1, 2014

Bellator MMA star Joe Vedepo recently sent a Police Officer to the hospital after headbutting him in the chest hard enough to injure his back.

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Bellator prospect defeats wrestling world champion

BJPENN.COM News - November 30, 2014

Bellator’s youngest prospect Aaron Pico recently defeated 2013 world wrestling champion David Safaryan.