UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Bellator is ready to kick off its 2021 schedule, and promotion president Scott Coker is thrilled with what the future holds.
On Thursday, Coker spoke with MMA Junkie on a host of topics including “Pitbull” vs. Straus 2, the promotion’s deal with Showtime, the implementation of Bellator rankings, hot free agents, the welterweight division, ongoing visa issues, fighter pay, the arrest of former Bellator featherweight champion Daniel Straus, Jon Jones vs. the UFC, and more.
Bellator 255 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena. The main card airs on Showtime, with the entire card also available to stream for free on MMA Junkie.
Check out MMA Junkie’s Q&A with Scott Coker before Bellator 255 by scrolling through the items below: