Since Scott Coker took over Bellator MMA for Bjorn Rebney, there has been a stark difference in approach for the No. 2 promotion in mixed martial arts. Tournaments, the prior key to creating new stars for Bellator, were phased out. Instead, Bellator signed a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship castoffs, looking to capitalize on the fame those fighters already had. Homegrown talent has been mixed in, as well, but the biggest focus has been on the likes of Tito Ortiz, Stephan Bonnar, Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson and Ken Shamrock.
Opinion: ‘Vengeance’ a Major Test for Bellator MMA’s Homegrown Talent
