Strikeforce founder and former CEO Scott Coker is taking over the helm of Bellator MMA, effective immediately. Spike TV officials today made the announcement while also suggesting Bellator may do away with its tournament-based format. The appointment comes hours after the cable channel, which is home to the fellow Viacom-owned fight promotion, announced the departures of longtime executives Bjorn Rebney and Tim Danaher.
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Former Strikeforce head Scott Coker named Bellator MMA president – MMA Junkie