Bellator News
Parillo: 'Bonnar just made my job easier'
BJPENN.COM News - September 13, 2014
Back at it with this guy! @titoortiz1999 !!! The only guy in the dark the other night… His opponent making my job easier in the motivation department!!#parilloboxing #ortizvsbonnar #nov15
REPLAY! Newton KOs Beltran To Retain Bellator Strap
BJPENN.COM News - September 12, 2014
In tonight’s Bellator 124 main event, Emanuel Newton successfully defended his light-heavyweight title with this KO over Joey Beltran.
REPLAY! McGeary Hits Inverted Triangle To Earn Title Shot
BJPENN.COM News - September 12, 2014
"Bellator 124" Results: Newton Does It Again! KOs Beltran with Spinning Backfist
bjpenndotcom - September 12, 2014
At Bellator 106, Emanuel Newton shocked the world of mixed martial arts when he knocked King Mo out with a spinning back fist in the first round. Tonight, Newton sent Beltran crashing to the mat with ANOTHER spinning back fist. Emanuel Newton has retained his Bellator Light Heavyweight Championship.
"Bellator 124" Results: McGeary Locks In Inverted Triangle, Forces Anundson to Submit
bjpenndotcom - September 12, 2014
Liam McGeary may be the homegrown star that Bellator has been looking for.
"Bellator 124" Results: Davis Smothers Rodrigues, Picks Up Decision Win
bjpenndotcom - September 12, 2014
The casual mixed martial arts fan may not have appreciated this bout, but a diehard would have noticed the skill it took from LC Davis to shut Zeilton Rodrigues down the entire fight.
"Bellator 124" Results: Couture Makes Quick Work of Bagnasco, Submits Him in Round 1
bjpenndotcom - September 12, 2014
Ryan Couture recorded his ninth career win tonight with a submission victory against Tom Bagnasco.
Emanuel Newton: "This is my title. This is my belt." - Exclusive
BJPENN.COM News - September 12, 2014
BJPenn.com Radio talked with Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton this past weekend and the topics were hot. Newton talked about his upcoming title defense against longtime MMA vet Joey Beltran, steroid use in MMA, and the Soctt Coker era of Bellator MMA and what he thinks it means for the company. Newton and Beltran will throw down this Saturday at Bellator 124 for the coveted Bellator LHW strap. Here are some of the highlights from Newton’s interview with BJPenn.com:
Bonnar Finds Suitable Training Partner For Tito's Head, Ortiz Fires Back
BJPENN.COM News - September 12, 2014
While prepping for his bout against Tito Ortiz, former UFC light-heavyweight fighter Stephan Bonnar uses practical cranium matching to select his sparring partners.
Tito Has A Message For His Haters
BJPENN.COM News - September 11, 2014
The Huntington Beach Bad Boy, Tito Ortiz breaks his silence following last week’s Bellator Brawl.
Kimbo Slice vs. James Thompson 2 almost happened at Bellator 123
Chris Taylor - September 10, 2014
Former Bellator matchmaker, Sam Caplan was recently interviewed by Sherdog and shared some interesting stories regarding his time with the promotion.
Bonnar: 'Tito should be thanking me for saving the sport he was destroying'
BJPENN.COM News - September 9, 2014
“If you think Scott Coker and Spike TV are writing this material, you’re nuts.”
Brian Rogers Now Set To Face Brazilian Striker Rafael Carvalho At Bellator 125
BJPENN.COM News - September 9, 2014
The opponent changes continue for Brian Rogers, as the Ohio native is now set to take on Brazilian striker Rafael Carvalho after Brett Cooper has withdrawn from the fight due to a back injury suffered in training, After originally preparing to face James Irvin at Bellator 125 on September 19th, Rogers will once again prepare for a new opponent. The night will be headlined by a middleweight clash as Melvin “No Mercy” Manhoef squares off against Doug “The Rhino” Marshall. Tickets for the event are on sale now and can be purchased at the Save Mart Center Box Office, Ticketmaster.com or Bellator.com.
Bellator 126 Finalized With 11 Bouts
BJPENN.COM News - September 9, 2014
A storm is heading to Phoenix as Alexander Shlemenko will return to the Bellator cage on Friday, September 26th to defend his Bellator middleweight title against Brandon Halsey live on Spike TV from Grand Canyon University Arena. The event will also feature the Bellator Lightweight Tournament Final and a full preliminary card.
Coker Explains Beltran's Bellator Title Shot
BJPENN.COM News - September 9, 2014
Former UFC light-heavyweight Joey Beltran may be a journeyman by most accounts, but his entertaining, kill or be-killed style, grants him the credibility to sometimes be the exception, rather than the rule.
Scott Coker Swears He Didn't Know About The Bonnar-Ortiz Brawl
BJPENN.COM News - September 8, 2014
At Bellator 123 on Friday, multiple time steroid abuser Stephan Bonnar and a masked man joined Scott Coker and Tito Ortiz in the ring to announce their fight, which will take place on November 15th. During the course of the verbal exchange, it was revealed that the masked man was Ortiz’ former coach Justin McCully. Ortiz and Bonnar traded words before Ortiz shoved Bonnar.