Bellator CEO Scott Coker responds to Dana White’s remarks about the promotion’s uncertain future. Coker remains confident in Bellator’s standing in the MMA world.
| Bellator CEO Scott Coker responds to Dana White’s recent remarks about the promotion’s uncertain future.
| Bellator celebrated their 300th event with a lightweight Grand Prix headliner between Usman Nurmagomedov and Brent Primus.
| Coker remains firm in his stance that Bellator is a top product in mixed martial arts.
| Despite potential sale rumors, Coker is proud of the roster he has built at Bellator.
| The PFL, linked to a Bellator purchase, has made significant signings including Francis Ngannou and Anthony Pettis.
Bellator CEO Responds to Dana White’s Remarks
Bellator CEO Scott Coker recently addressed the comments made by Dana White regarding the uncertain future of Bellator. Coker, who has been at the helm of Bellator since 2014, remains confident in the promotion’s standing in the MMA world.
This past weekend, Bellator celebrated its 300th event in San Diego, CA. The main event featured a lightweight Grand Prix bout between Usman Nurmagomedov and Brent Primus, with Nurmagomedov advancing in the tournament.
White, who was once a colleague of Coker’s under the Zuffa LLC banner, has become a rival promoter in recent years. Amidst rumors of a potential sale to the PFL, White has questioned the interest in Bellator and emphasized the importance of the promotion’s position in the sport.
However, Coker remains unfazed by White’s comments. At the Bellator 300 post-fight press conference, he stated, "We have a great company, and when you’re talking about the clear No. 2 in the space, no one has the fighters we have other than the UFC. So when I think about negative comments from other promoters, I’m not really impacted by that…I’m focused on what we’re doing and not any outside disservice."
During his tenure as Bellator President, Coker has worked tirelessly to build the promotion from the ground up. He has successfully attracted notable fighters like Cris Cyborg and others to the Bellator cage.
While the MMA promotional landscape continues to be a subject of debate, the PFL, which has been linked to a potential Bellator purchase, has gained momentum with recent signings such as Francis Ngannou and Anthony Pettis.
Despite the uncertainty surrounding Bellator’s future, Coker remains proud of the accomplishments he has achieved with the promotion. He believes that the roster he has built is something to be admired.
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