Bjorn Rebney out, signs point to Scott Coker as replacement.
Bjorn Rebney is out of Bellator immediately. Signs point to Scott Coker as replacement
First:
Heard big rumblings all day re: @BellatorMMA. I'm told @cokersf has joined the promotion. Multiple sources say announcement is imminent.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) June 18, 2014
Haven't been able to confirm what Coker hiring means for Bjorn Rebney, though a source said he's out. Led to believe we'll hear news Wed.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) June 18, 2014
Then
In a statement this a.m., @SpikeTV confirms @BjornRebney and Tim Danaher are leaving their positions w/ @BellatorMMA effective immediately.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) June 18, 2014
Nothing in the release about Scott Coker replacing Rebney, though I suspect it'll be made official today or tomorrow.
— Josh Gross (@yay_yee) June 18, 2014
UPDATE:
Kay said they will "evolve the league format from a tournament-based organization to a more traditional model with big fights."
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 18, 2014