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Update On War Machine Court Hearing From Earlier Today
Former Bellator MMA fighter War Machine had his day in court earlier today after being arrested and charged after beating and strangling his ex-girlfriend Christy Mack and her friend Corey Taylor. ABCnews.go.com is reporting that War Machine told the judge in court today that he wont contest to transferring back to Las Vegas. TheVentura County […]
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BREAKING: Bellator Releases Eddie Alvarez Unconditionally
After a long back and forth battle with the promotion he fought for, Eddie Alvarez has been unconditionally released by Bellator. The Bellator champion was released by Bellator CEO Scott Coker earlier this morning. Earlier in the year it looked as if Alvarez would get his wish and he would be released, however Bellator exercised […]
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Eddie Alvarez Under Contract With Bellator, But “Lawyers Are Talking”
“They’re talking about a couple of different options. Right now, that’s where it is.” Asked to characterize the lawyers’ discussions, Coker said, “I don’t want to speculate as to what’s going to happen. But I know that they’re talking.” Coker spoke with MMAJunkie about Bellator’s current relationship with Champion Eddie Alvarez. Alvarez was trying to […]
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Coker Willing To Give Mayhem Miller A Chance Under The Bellator Banner
Scott Coker is willing to talk to Mayhem Miller about a potential return to fighting if Miller is mentally healthy, despite his role in the brawl that many credit with killing the Strikeforce promotion. “That takes me right back to the CBS events. Boy, I’m starting to shake over here,” Coker said at the mention […]
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Coker Confirms Contact With Carano Camp
“If you look at our past, we have always believed in female fighting. Whether it was back in the kickboxing days on ESPN, I was the first person to do female fighting in the state of California in mixed martial arts; which was the Gina Carano vs. Elena Maxwell fight. And we did some big […]
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White Irate Over War Machine Press – “Stop Calling Him A UFC Fighter”
“It’s horrible, man. Horrible. And every time I gotta look and see, ‘Ex-UFC fighter’ when the stories are written. He fought twice [in the UFC], six years ago! He’s a current Bellator-Viacom fighter. I had my staff calling these reporters are like, ‘We don’t know what Bellator is.’ And I said, ‘You ever heard of […]
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War Machine Police Report Describes Horrific Scene In Vegas
On Friday, a week-long man-hunt concluded when U.S. Marshal’s picked up embattled MMA Fighter, War Machine in Simi Valley, California. Now, with the fighter in custody, Las Vegas authorities have released the incident report, describing the scene and victim upon arrival to the Mack’s home. CLICK THUMBS TO ENLARGE!
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MUGSHOT! War Machine Booked, Held Without Bail
After a week on the run, UFC and Bellator veteran War Machine was picked up this afternoon by the U.S. Marshal in Simi Valley, California. He is being held in Ventura County Jail without bail, while awaiting transfer to Las Vegas. Here’s his mugshot:
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PHOTO | U.S. Marshal’s With A Hand Cuffed War Machine
Photo of War Machine in cuffs has hit the internet just moments after the UFC veterans arrest in Simi Valley, Calinfornia. (Cred: TMZ)
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War Machine Caught & Arrested In Simi Valley, California
A week long man-hunt ended today when local authorities picked up War Machine at an Extended Stay Motel in Simi, Valley, California. Dog The Bounty Hunter was not on the scene. From KTLA: A former Simi Valley resident, Koppenhaver was found at the Extended Stay America Hotel located at 2498 Stearns St., just off the […]
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NBC: Mack Neighbors Say Police Hung Up When Reporting War Machine’s Rampage
The family who saved Christy Mack from more beatings is also blaming the police for letting War Machine get away. “She came running to our door. We couldn’t even tell it was a woman. My mother immediately called the cops and they hung up on her. Even Christy tried calling the cops, as well, and […]
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Bellator MMA: 5 Rounds with Cheick Kongo
What do you know about The Darkness? Find out as we go 5 Rounds with Cheick Kongo while he preps for his Heavyweight Feature Fight – Friday, September 5th at Bellator 123.
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Cyborg Says No Bellator – Fixed On 135 And Ronda Rousey
With news that Bellator boss Scott Coker has re-opened Bellator’s female featherweight division, many point to his former Strikeforce champ Chris Cyborg as a viable prospect for their ranks. However, it doesn’t appear as if the Invicta champ is interested in letting Rousey off easy. In a recent report from MMAWeekly.com, they’re reporting that Chris […]
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Women’s MMA returns to Bellator as Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd sign deals
Women’s MMA has returned to Bellator, as the organization recently announced the signing of two notable featherweights! Bellator officials announced today that they have inked former Strikeforce Champion Marloes Coenen (21-6 MMA) and Invicta FC veteran Julia Budd (6-2 MMA) to deals and that the pair will fight at a Bellator event later this year. Bellator had […]
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Mack: ‘There was no ref to stop him from beating me’
MMA fighter Jon Koppenhaver, also known as “War Machine,” is accused of brutally beating up his girlfriend Christy Mack and another man inside of Mack’s apartment last Friday. Days have past and the cage-match style fighter is nowhere to be found and Duane “Dog” Chapman is not taking the accusations or his absence lightly.
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Ortiz Does Good – Helps Children In Need
It has been a rough week few weeks for the world of MMA, but former UFC champ Tito Ortiz is out there, showing the world that we aren’t all bad! Good job Tito!
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War Machine: “When I am ready to die I will kill many and I will then kill myself”
Wanted fugitive, War Machine hasn’t been doing an favors for himself, or his cause. And while this latest disturbing comment to surface is from 2009, it helps to paint a very poor picture of the embattled UFC veteran and what he might be capable of if confronted and on the run. When I am ready […]
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Second Victim Identified In War Machine Rampage
The other man has been identified. TMZ reported, Corey Thomas — the guy War Machine beat up before attacking Christy Mack — has the distinction of being on a reality show riddled with tales of violent crime — including murder. Corey — who made a fortune in web design — was one of the stars […]
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THE HUNT IS ON! “Dog” Officially Announces Man Hunt On War Machine
The time for talk is over. “Dog The Bounty Hunter”, according to our sources, has landed in Southern California as of this morning and is on the hunt for War Machine! The infamous bounty hunter had previously given the fugitive 24-hours to turn himself in, and upon expiration of that deadline, “Dog” issued the following: […]
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QUICK TWITT | UFC’s Finest Have Words For War Machine
The Las Vegas PD and Dog The Bounty Hunter aren’t the only ones interested in getting their hands on War Machine. Some of the UFC’s top men are also calling out the former TUF contestant. Check it: @WarMachine170 I'm coming for you bro! — uriah hall (@UriahHallMMA) August 11, 2014 @WarMachine170 turn yourself in — […]
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War Machine Vows to Kick ‘Dog The Bounty Hunters’ Ass If He Comes For Him
Embattled and on the run, MMA’s orphaned son, War Machine is hiding and running out of time. Currently, a full-scale man-hunt continues to be underway for the former UFC fighter charged with aggressively beating his girlfriend. Almost prophetically, four-years ago War Machine sent out the following. If Dog the Bounty Hunter came to get me […]
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Scott Coker Denies Rumors Of Signing Gina Carano
Coker told me yesterday Carano hasn't signed w BMMA. Whatever the case, the reaction to yesterday's rumors proves she's still quite popular. — Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) August 12, 2014 Bellator MMA President Scott Coker is denying yesterday’s rumors that WMMA legend Gina Carano has signed with Bellator. However, what is interesting is that Bellator confirmed […]
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Dog The Bounty Hunter Threatens Manhunt Against War Machine
Famed bounty hunter Duane Chapman, also known as Dog the Bounty Hunter, has warned War Machine that if he doesn’t turn himself in, Dog and the crew will come after him. Dog Tweeted the following: .@WarMachine170 better 2Give All You Excuses To The Judge ..you got 24 hrs to turn your self in or I […]
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Rumor: Gina Carano Signed With Bellator
WMMA pioneer Gina Carano may have signed with Bellator according to several rumors. Dana White said several weeks ago that he was very close to reaching a deal with Carano which would lead to a fight with Ronda Rousey. Bellator middleweight Brian Rogers Tweeted Bellator had an announcement to make tomorrow: Friends, Fans & haters […]
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7 Arrest Warrants Issued For War Machine Following Assault On Christy Mack
7 arrest warrants have been issued by the Las Vegas Police Department for War Machine, formerly known as Jon Koppenhaver. The list of warrants is as follows courtesy of TMZ: Two felony batteries, one for strangulation Two felony domestic violence with great bodily injury Felony coercion with the threat of force Felony assault with a […]
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RUMOR: Christy Mack Suffered Broken Orbital, Jaw, And Several Broken Ribs At The Hands Of War Machine
A new development in the case against Bellator MMA fighter War Machine has occurred. According to Mack’s friend, and ex wife of Tito Ortiz, Jenna Jameson, Mack sustained a broken jaw as well as many broken ribs at the hands of her boyfriend War Machine. Check it out: @WarMachine170 @ChristyMack love? Is LOVE a broken […]
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QUICK TWITT: War Machine Defends Himself, Says He Planned On Proposing To Christy Mack
Bellator MMA fighter War Machine is wanted by the LAPD for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend, Christy Mack. War Machine has been on the run since the incident, but has still been Tweeting about his innocence, including the latest string of Tweets from last night where Machine insists he merely wanted to propose to Mack, but […]
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Frank Shamrock Discusses Change In Leadership At Bellator
UFC legend Frank Shamrock spoke with The Fight Nerd about the change in leadership at Bellator from Bjorn Rebney to Scott Coker.