End of an Era Lingers as Fedor Emelianenko Enters Final Fight Week Ryan Bader and Bellator president Scott Coker pay respect to the living legend at Wednesday's 290 press conference. Sports Illustrated · Feb 2, 2023
Scott Coker: Bellator, free agent Luke Rockhold in discussions to see if there’s ‘a fit’ Luke Rockhold worked with Bellator MMA president Scott Coker in Strikeforce. Could the two relink in 2023? USA Today Sports Media Group · Feb 2, 2023
Ciryl Gane’s Coach Discusses Francis Ngannou, Jon Jones Bout Fernand Lopez is responsible for the recently departed heavyweight's entry to UFC in 2015. Sports Illustrated · Jan 30, 2023
Twitter reacts to Francis Ngannou’s UFC release, Jon Jones vs. Ciryl Gane title fight The MMA community was left in disbelief after news of Francis Ngannou's UFC release and Jon Jones would fight Ciryl Gane for vacant gold. USA Today Sports Media Group · Jan 15, 2023
KSI believes Dillon Danis needs therapy after pulling out of grudge fight Danis was given the blessing of Bellator MMA boss Scott Coker to fight KSI this weekend before pulling out at the last minute due to being underprepared, and his career now hangs in the balance Daily Mirror · Jan 13, 2023
A.J. McKee Signs Multi-Year Deal to Remain With Bellator This new contract highlights the organization’s desire to make a long-term commitment to the rising star. Sports Illustrated · Jan 10, 2023
Scott Coker reacts to Bellator’s 5-0 win vs. Rizin FF: ‘This is the best roster we’ve ever had’ Scott Coker says Bellator's 5-0 sweep over Rizin FF shows how competitive the promotion's roster is. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 31, 2022
Dillon Danis boasts of earning more for KSI fight than most UFC champions Dillon Danis makes his boxing debut against YouTube star KSI on Saturday January 14 and he claims he is being paid more money for the fight than most UFC champions Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022
Dillon Danis claims he paid "hefty fee" to MMA promoter to let him fight KSI Bellator star Danis has insisted that he's making seven figures for his boxing match with KSI in London next month, but had to give a "hefty fee" to his own promoter Daily Mirror · Dec 22, 2022
A.J. McKee's Journey to Japan for Bellator vs. Rizin Is Three Years in the Making "It’s always been a dream of mine to fight in Japan and soccer kick somebody in the head,” McKee says Sports Illustrated · Dec 21, 2022
Bellator vs. RIZIN cross-promotion event risky business, but true example of ‘the martial arts way,’ say promoters "You're putting your brand in harm's way," explained Bellator president Scott Coker. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 21, 2022
Scott Coker wishes Dillon Danis good luck in boxing match vs. KSI: ‘You’re going to have your hands full’ "Dillon wants to go take this boxing fight and I said, 'Good luck. You're going to have your hands full, young man.'" USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 16, 2022
Scott Coker: Conversations ongoing about Liz Carmouche’s hope for Bellator women’s 135 division After her first successful defense of the women's flyweight title this past Friday at Bellator 289, Liz Carmouche had a number in mind: 135. USA Today Sports Media Group · Dec 13, 2022
Dillon Danis' own promoter admits he "has his hands full" in KSI boxing fight Bellator MMA boss Scott Coker has allowed Danis to take the bout with YouTube star KSI despite being under contract with the MMA promotion, but isn't fully confident that he wins Daily Mirror · Dec 10, 2022
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 21, 2022 Bellator president Scott Coker shares ‘the thing that is frustrating’ about Dillon Danis Dealing with Dillon Danis hasn't been ideal for Bellator president Scott Coker these past few years.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022 With Scott Coker’s support, Bellator 288 winner Daniel James ready to make late-career splash "When a guy weighs 280 pounds and cuts to 261, he's gonna be a force to be reckoned with," Scott Coker said of Daniel James.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 20, 2022 Bellator champ Vadim Nemkov, Corey Anderson could have trilogy ‘down the line’ Given the first fight's outcome, Bellator president Scott Coker is open to a third encounter between Vadim Nemkov and Corey Anderson.
Daily Mirror · Nov 19, 2022 Footage shows row which saw Dillon Danis punch YouTube star KSI at weigh-in YouTube star KSI was in Texas to promote his latest Misfits Boxing card, and was confronted by notorious troll Danis who punched the Briton, with chaotic scenes unfolding at the weigh-in
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022 Scott Coker details two-year deal with RIZIN, plans for potential U.S. cross-promotion show in 2023 Bellator is no stranger to cross-promotion, but its new agreement with RIZIN has "never been done before," according to Scott Coker.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022 Video: Dillon Danis scuffles with KSI, takes punch from Anthony Taylor in brawl at DAZN event Dillon Danis continued to stir up drama in the combat sports world on Friday.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 18, 2022 Scott Coker shocked by Anthony Johnson’s death: ‘It was devastating, it was a big loss’ Scott Coker devastated by Anthony Johnson's death.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Nov 13, 2022 Former UFC title challenger Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson dead at 38; MMA community mourns Former UFC title challenger and legendary knockout artist Anthony Johnson is dead at 38.
Sports Illustrated · Oct 28, 2022 Arnold Allen Searching for Breakout Moment Against Calvin Kattar Allen looks to move in line for a featherweight title shot with a win Saturday at UFC Fight Night against Calvin Kattar.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022 Inaugural Rizin vs. Bellator event could start new MMA tradition – with pride on the line "The Bellator all-star team vs. the Rizin all-star team" is what Scott Coker says we have to look forward to this New Year's Eve.
USA Today Sports Media Group · Oct 26, 2022 VIDEO: Rizin vs. Bellator New Year’s Eve faceoffs – including Noboyuki Sakakibara vs. Scott Coker! With the five Rizin vs. Bellator matchups for Rizin 40 announced, the events top stars faced off – and so did the men in charge.