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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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.

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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.'"

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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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.

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Scott Coker shocked by Anthony Johnson’s death: ‘It was devastating, it was a big loss’

Scott Coker devastated by Anthony Johnson's death.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Scott Coker: Fedor Emelianenko wants to ‘fight right away,’ still eyes Ryan Bader rematch for retirement fight

According to Scott Coker, Fedor Emelianenko is dead set on trying to avenge his loss to Ryan Bader before he retires.

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Scott Coker updates Aaron Pico’s health after Bellator 286, ‘for sure’ wants Jeremy Kennedy rematch

Scott Coker wants to book a rematch between Aaron Pico and Jeremy Kennedy after injury halted their Bellator 286 bout.

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