Bellator News
War Machine pleads not guilty, will stand trial in February
BJPENN.COM News - November 22, 2014
War Machine has plead not guilty to 34 counts which include sexual assault, kidnapping, burglary, strangulation and more as a result of his August assault on Chris Mack and Corey Thomas.
Schilling: "I think I can be a Bellator champion in two years"
BJPENN.COM News - November 21, 2014
Fresh off his impressive KO win over Melvin Manhoef at Bellator 131, Joe Schilling is confident that he can become the Bellator champion in 2 years.
Kogan: UFC needs entertainment not tennis
Chris Taylor - November 20, 2014
Nate Diaz’s manager, Scott Kogan, was in attendance at last weekend’s Bellator 131 event and after watching an “amazing” night of fights, he is now convinced that Bellator has found it’s “edge” over the UFC. His words (via bloodyelbow.com):
Fernandez responds to Warren's callout: "He talks too much"
BJPENN.COM News - November 19, 2014
ONE FC champion Bibiano Fernandez recently found himself on the receiving end of a callout from Bellator bantamweight champion Joe Warren.
King Mo and Tito Ortiz Engage in Twitter Beef
BJPENN.COM News - November 19, 2014
Following Tito Ortiz win over Stephan Bonnar at Bellator 131 this past weekend, Ortiz was asked about the possibility of fighting Rampage Jcakson, something Tito wasn’t opposed to.
Medical Suspensions Report - Bellator 131
BJPENN.COM News - November 19, 2014
This past weekend fight fans witnessed two MMA veterans battle it out for three rounds in the cage with Tito Ortiz eventually getting the nod over Stephan Bonnar.
NO LOVE! - Bonnar & Team Shunned Post-Fight
BJPENN.COM News - November 18, 2014
In Mixed Martial Arts, the traditional grudge match usually dies with the culmination of a fight.
'Ortiz vs. Bonnar' Broadcast Breaks Records
BJPENN.COM News - November 18, 2014
Bellator 131 knocked out the competition on Saturday, November 15 with record ratings for the emerging MMA franchise under new president Scott Coker. The Bellator 131 main event between Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar (11:50pm-12:16am) drew 1.8 million viewers, peaking at 2 million, making it the most-watched and highestrated MMA fight on cable in 2014.
Rampage admits he should have stayed with UFC 'devil'
Chris Taylor - November 18, 2014
Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (35-11 MMA, 3-0 BFC) has not been seen in MMA action since scoring a decision win over Muhammed Lawal at Bellator 120 in May of 2014.
Did Ortiz play tricks to keep Bonnar awake prior to Bellator 131?
BJPENN.COM News - November 17, 2014
The night before his Bellator 131 bout against Tito Ortiz, Stephan Bonnar found himself on the wrong end of several bizarre circumstances that caused him to get little sleep the night before his highly anticipated fight against Tito Ortiz.
Michael Chandler on bizarre Bellator 131 loss: "I don't remember much"
BJPENN.COM News - November 17, 2014
Michael Chandler was on the receiving end of one of the most bizarre knockouts in MMA history this past Saturday when he was KO’d by Will Brooks (See that HERE).
Bellator unveils four title fights in early 2015
BJPENN.COM News - November 17, 2014
After a successful Bellator 131 event last night, Bellator is looking to keep the momentum rolling as the year draws to a close.
Tito Ortiz fined for flipping off Stephan Bonnar post-fight
BJPENN.COM News - November 16, 2014
Last night at Bellator 131 Tito Ortiz defeated Stephan Bonnar via decision. Many thought this would have put an end to the bitter rivalry between the two, however Ortiz had further plans.
War Machine laughs at Christy Mack's emotional testimony
BJPENN.COM News - November 16, 2014
Last week we brought you news that former Bellator MMA fighter War Machine laughed at Christy Mack while she gave an emotional testimony in court. Now we have the accompanying video of the event.
Bellator 131 Salaries: Ortiz Tops Payroll With $300k
BJPENN.COM News - November 16, 2014
Last night Bellator held arguably their biggest event ever, Bellator 131, which featured a main-event bout between Tito Ortiz and Stephan Bonnar.
King Mo calls out Tito Ortiz: "I will bust your a**"
BJPENN.COM News - November 16, 2014
Last night at Bellator 131, Tito Ortiz defeated Stephan Bonnar in a highly anticipated matchup. Also on the card, King Mo TKO’d Joe Vedepo (See that HERE).
REPLAY! Tito Ortiz vs. Stephan Bonnar (Highlights)
BJPENN.COM News - November 15, 2014
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Bellator 131 Results: Ortiz Dominates Bonnar In Bellator Main Event
BJPENN.COM News - November 15, 2014
The build up to Stephan Bonnar and Tito Ortiz’s light heavyweight fight may have seemed a little odd, but their fight certainly lived up to the hype. They duked it out in the middle of the cage tonight with the crowd solidly behind Tito Ortiz. Bonnar, as promised, was cut open and laughed through it.