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Scott Coker: Bellator’s Japan collaboration with Rizin should be MMA’s future

Bellator and Rizin are starting to get comfortable working together, it seems.

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Scott Coker bullish on Bellator’s future in Japan

Bellator will return to Japan as part of another co-promotion with Rizin, which Scott Coker has teased for a while.

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Lies, performance and professionalism: Francis Ngannou details BKFC, ONE FC and Bellator’s pursuit of him

For months we heard from Bellator, ONE Championship and BKFC about their pursuit of Francis Ngannou, who remained silent – until now.

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Scott Coker discusses Gegard Mousasi’s future after Bellator 296, Cris Cyborg re-signing, Kayla Harrison, more

Check out Scott Coker's comments on the results of Bellator 296 and other various topics.

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Cris Cyborg re-signs with Bellator to set up Cat Zingano title showdown

The waiting game is over for the Bellator women's featherweight division now that champion Cris Cyborg has re-signed with the promotion.

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Lorenzo Fertitta Sees Business Parallels Between UFC and Skateboarding League

His goal is to elevate the sport to new heights.

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Scott Coker eyes Liz Carmouche vs. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane title fight for late 2023: ‘We have to do that fight’

Bellator president Scott Coker says Liz Carmouche vs. Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is next.

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Ilima-Lei Macfarlane makes one final pitch for flyweight grand prix after Bellator 295 win

Ilima-Lei Macfarlane thought she was ready for a title fight, and that's it, but apparently she'll take more if Bellator would oblige.

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Twitter reacts to Patchy Mix’s Knockout of the Year contender over Raufeon Stots at Bellator 295

The MMA community went crazy for Patchy Mix's insane knee KO of Raufeon Stots at Bellator 295 to win the $1 million grand prix.

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Ray Borg retires (again) after Bellator 295 weigh-in mishap and release

Former UFC title challenger Ray Borg has retired again after a weight-related issue canceled his Bellator debut.

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Scott Coker on ‘Pitbull’ Freire’s shot at history, Cyborg, Harrison and more after Bellator 293

See what company president Scott Coker had to say about Daniel James, Cat Zingano, Cris Cyborg, Patricio Freire and more after Bellator 293.

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Scott Coker reveals next Bellator heavyweight title challenger for Ryan Bader

Following Bellator 293, promotion president Scott Coker revealed whom he is leaning toward fighting Ryan Bader next.

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After he courted Luke Rockhold, Scott Coker surprised ex-UFC champ signed with BKFC

Scott Coker made a play for his pal Luke Rockhold's services once again, but for now the former champ has gone a different direction.

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Coker: Ryan Bader vs. Linton Vassell title fight is two men better at heavyweight

It's fair to say Bellator president Scott Coker is reasonably excited about the next heavyweight title fight he's likely to promote.

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Scott Coker: Bellator ‘in a very good position’ with Cris Cyborg even as featherweight division status in question

Cris Cyborg, who fought out her contract last year, remains the Bellator women's featherweight champion, but the question is for much longer.

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‘Lightweight legend’: Twitter reacts to former UFC champ Benson Henderson retiring after Bellator 292 loss

Former UFC and WEC champion Benson Henderson announced his retirement at Bellator 292 – and the MMA world reacted.

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Scott Coker: Bellator ‘a perfect fit’ for Francis Ngannou so he can box, but ‘it’s 50-50 at this point’

"I would say it's 50-50 at this point."

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Bellator 292 Promises Fireworks With Lightweight Tournament Openers

Promotion president Scott Coker called it the ‘greatest lightweight tournament in the history of MMA.’ Friday will be the first opportunity to see whether it can live up to the hype.

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Scott Coker: Bellator grand prix winner can’t be denied as ‘the best lightweight’ in the world

If a belt and $1 million prize weren't enough motivation, Scott Coker says the Bellator lightweight grand prix winner if No.1 in the world.

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Scott Coker says Bellator champs best in world at … well, just about every division

Bellator has its lightweight tournament coming up, and Scott Coker thinks the winner will be the best in the world.

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Scott Coker wants Francis Ngannou to fight MMA for Bellator, box for Showtime after recent meeting

Bellator boss Scott Coker is optimistic about reaching a deal with former UFC heavyweight champion Francis Ngannou after a recent meeting.

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Francis Ngannou offered title fight in rival MMA promotion after UFC exit

Francis Ngannou announced that he would be parting ways with the UFC and has vacated his heavyweight title, which has seen a multitude of offers land his way including from MMA promotion Bellator

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Scott Coker on Bellator’s CBS debut, Fedor’s retirement, Eblen’s first title defense, more

Scott Coker on Bellator's debut on CBS, MMA legends' tribute to Fedor Emelianenko, Johnny Eblen and much more.

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Scott Coker has no regrets about Fedor’s legendary career – almost

When it comes to his association with Fedor Emelianenko, Scott Coker has very few regrets. But allow him a couple wishful indulgences.

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Laura Sanko Set to Make UFC Broadcast Debut

Sanko hopes to shift the "antiquated thinking" in her new role, which starts at Saturday's UFC Fight Night.

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