Bjorn Rebney leaves Bellator

DrPhilG · 18-06-2014 03:03PM #1

Just got a notification on my MMA junkie app that Rebney has left Bellator.

Can't find a link on it yet, although this was from earlier before it was confirmed.

http://www.mmafighting.com/2014/6/18/5820196/sources-viacom-moving-towards-to-replacing-bjorn-rebney-with-scott

DrPhilG · 18-06-2014 03:07PM

There it is...

http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/bellator-announces-departure-of-executives-bjorn-rebney-and-tim-danaher

unknown13 · 18-06-2014 03:21PM

Heavily rumoured that Scott Coker is being lined up for Rebney's role. Will be a massive move given that in my eyes Coker is a better front man than Dana.

JohnMc1 · 18-06-2014 06:39PM

Great news for Bellator if they do get Scott. Scott took Strikeforce from a regional Kickboxing show to the clear #2 MMA league in the World. Viacom probably feels Scott can do it again with Bellator.

DrPhilG · 18-06-2014 06:40PM

Word is that Bellator are trying to bring Kimbo back.

If true, I'd be wary that Viacom want to push the freak show option for cheap ratings.

JohnMc1 · 18-06-2014 06:44PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Word is that Bellator are trying to bring Kimbo back.

If true, I'd be wary that Viacom want to push the freak show option for cheap ratings.

In fairness its not like UFC are above such shenanigans. They tried to take advantage of the Kimbo hype train too. Plus they did give us James Toney vs Randy Couture.

JohnMc1 · 18-06-2014 09:11PM

Looks like its official.

http://mmajunkie.com/2014/06/former-strikeforce-head-scott-coker-named-bellator-mma-president

tomhalloween · 19-06-2014 07:08PM

DrPhilG wrote: »

Word is that Bellator are trying to bring Kimbo back.

If true, I'd be wary that Viacom want to push the freak show option for cheap ratings.

James Thompson made a post on his facebook page alluding to a kimbo rematch.

Bjorn Rebney leaves Bellator

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