Spike TV today announced that Bellator MMA’s top two executives have parted ways with the company. Bjorn Rebney, Bellator’s founder, chairman and CEO, as well as company president and COO Tim Danaher, have the left company, effective immediately. A reason for their departures wasn’t given, though a statement from Rebney mentioned a difference “in our views on the right strategic direction.” Although recent reports have suggested former Strikefoce president and ex-UFC executive Scott Coker could take over Rebney’s position, today’s announcement stated no replacements have been named at this time. “It is with bittersweet emotions that I announce that I am leaving the company I founded,” Rebney stated in today’s release. “I have great pride in having turned my vision into reality, a thriving business with television distribution to over 140 countries around the world, a partnership with one of the world’s largest entertainment giants and wide array of sponsors, partners and strategic allies all over the globe.
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Bellator announces departure of executives Bjorn Rebney and Tim Danaher – MMA Junkie