Bellator News

BJPENN.COM News - December 24, 2013

“They essentially told my manager, ‘We’re going to get something done,’ and six hours later, when I’m not in the meeting and not in the UFC office, I get a call saying, ‘It’s not going to happen. It is their business, and they can run their business however they want to run their business. But it would have been nice to hear from their mouth what the real issue was. I have a pretty good idea of what it is, but they still didn’t spit it out… In all honesty, I think if you put a 15-man tournament together, I think I could be the best fighter in the world right now. And now, I’m not going to get a chance to prove that because one bald-headed fat man chooses not to let me in.” In a recent interview with MMAJunkie.com, Former Bellator champ, Ben Askren, gave his thoughts on UFC boss Dana White and their inability to come to terms on a UFC contract.

BJPENN.COM News - December 23, 2013

Mayhem Miller isn’t the only former UFC employee taking it to the streets. As seen in the above video, former UFC light-heavyweight champion, Rampage Jackson isn’t scared to tangle outside of the cage either.

BJPENN.COM News - December 16, 2013

If Tito Ortiz and Jenna Jameson have taught us anything it’s that fighters and porn stars do not mix. Proving this concept true yet again is popular adult film actress Christy Mack and War Machine (pictured).

Chris Taylor - November 27, 2013

Bellator wrapped up it’s ninth season last weekend in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, with ‘Bellator 109’ which was headlined by a middleweight title fight that saw Andrew Shlemenko stop Doug “Rhino” Marshall in the first-round to reclaim the middleweight strap.

BJPENN.COM News - November 23, 2013

Undefeated welterweight fighter and recently released Bellator champion, Ben Askren finds himself in an odd state of career limbo as of late. Having expressed his desires to fight for the UFC, when finally released from his Bellator obligations, the UFC boss, Dana White said he had no interest.

BJPENN.COM News - November 23, 2013

Bellator MMA

BJPENN.COM News - November 22, 2013

The final results are in for Bellator MMA’s event live from Pennsylvania’s Sands Event Center. The night showcased the Bellator Middleweight World Championship with Alexander Shlemenko defending his belt against Doug Marshall with a first round knockout. The event also featured the Bellator Welterweight and Lightweight Tournament Finals with Rick Hawn finishing Ron Keslar to win his second Bellator tournament in two different weigh classes and Will Brooks defeating Tiger Sarnavskiy in the lightweight final. Bellator Middleweight World Championship: Alexander Shlemenko defeats Doug Marshall via KO (punch) – Round 1, 4:28 Bellator Welterweight Tournament Final: Rick Hawn defeats Ron Keslar via KO (Punch) – Round 3, 0:55 Bellator Lightweight Tournament Final: Will Brooks defeats Tiger Sarnavskiy via Unanimous Decision (30-26, 30-27, 30-27) Lightweight Feature Fight: Terry Etim defeats Patrick Cenoble via Unanimous Decision (30-27, 29-28, 30-26)

BJPENN.COM News - November 21, 2013

Unbeknownst to adult film actress Jenna Jameson, her ex, Tito Ortiz had been filming her every-move through several hidden camera’s in the house they once shared. With children and a highly publicized break-up, the two public figures still look to impose their rights to the children they share custody of.

bjpenndotcom - November 17, 2013

While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.

bjpenndotcom - November 16, 2013

While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.

BJPENN.COM News - November 16, 2013

Last night in Atlantic City, Rampage Jackson returned to action with a first round knockout over UFC veteran, Joey Beltran. If you missed it, here’s the replay.

BJPENN.COM News - November 15, 2013

Tonight in the Bellator 108 main event, Quintin ‘Rampage’ Jackson returned to the cage with a first round K.O. over newly signed Bellator import Joey Beltran.

bjpenndotcom - November 15, 2013

The Bellator Heavyweight Championship will stay in Russia, but it found a new owner in Vitaly Minakov.

bjpenndotcom - November 15, 2013

Galvao utilized his overhand rights to set up a takedown in the opening minute of the first round. McKenna, usually quick on the ground, found himself in a very disadvantageous position right away. Galvao transitioned at will from back mount to full mount and almost locked in the rear naked choke a number of times.

bjpenndotcom - November 15, 2013

Justin Wilcox had a tough road to get to the finals, but Patricio Pitbull was simply too much for Wilcox to handle tonight. Pitbull kept the fight standing and outstruck his opponent, dropping him multiple times in the opening round.

bjpenndotcom - November 15, 2013

While you wait for this weeks episode to air on Sunday, get caught up on last Sundays episode below. You won’t be disappointed.

BJPENN.COM News - November 14, 2013

It would seem that Matt Riddle’s Bellator debut is yet again postponed. According to his opponent Nathan Coy, Riddle has pulled out of next week’s Bellator 109 card for unknown reasons. Coy, understandably, is not happy about the bout’s cancellation.

bjpenndotcom - November 14, 2013

It looks like there will be no ugly contract negotiations between Bellator and welterweight fighter Ben Askren.  Bellator boss, Bjorn Rebney, tweeted to announce the release of Askren.