Image via semtex170 on Instagram The tail-end of 2020 saw the UFC make some surprising releases from their roster. In turn, that led to Bellator President Scott Coker picking them up. To the surprise of many, several names within the larger weight classes parted ways with the UFC this past year. All of which have…Continue Reading
By Dave Doyle and Mike Bohn | December 26, 2020 9:55 am There’s been a notable omission from Bellator’s lineups since the company got back up and running: Fedor Emelianenko. The legendary former longtime PRIDE heavyweight champion turned 44 in September. Before the worldwide coronavirus pandemic hit, Bellator president Scott Coker had talked about a…Continue Reading
Bellator president Scott Coker suggested that promotional welterweight champion Douglas Lima could take on Neiman Gracie in his next fight. Lima recently moved up to middleweight in a failed effort to become a two-division champion in Bellator when he lost a unanimous decision to Gegard Mousasi. Lima is expected to move back to 170lbs for…Continue Reading
Bellator will not be offering free agent, Anderson Silva a contract, Scott Coker revealed. On Thursday, it was revealed Silva was released from his UFC deal. The news came weeks after his knockout loss to Uriah Hall where Dana White made it clear he would not fight inside the Octagon again. However, Silva still had…Continue Reading
When Anderson Silva lost to Uriah Hall by TKO in the main event of UFC Vegas 13, the legendary Brazilian—and former UFC middleweight champion—satisfied the last requirements of current UFC contract. If UFC President Dana White is to be believed, the 45-year-old should not expect a new deal from the UFC. White made it clear,…Continue Reading
Bellator President Scott Coker favors a rematch between Phil Davis and champ Vadim Nemkov for the next light heavyweight title fight, though he expects to make a final decision in the next few weeks. “I think that’s kind of the way we’re leaning toward,” Coker told MMA Fighting on Tuesday. Also factoring in to Bellator’s…Continue Reading
