Bellator President Scott Coker spoke to MMAFighting.com at Thursday’s Bellator Dynamite 1 media day about Nick Diaz’s 5-year suspension and allegations that the recent Ken Shamrock vs. Kimbo Slice fight was fixed.
Coker agrees that 5 years is a very long suspension for Diaz, but the NSAC has rules and they need to be respected. He added that Bellator has a great relationship with the Nevada State Athletic Commission and the Diaz suspension does not change anything for Bellator hosting fights in Vegas.
Regarding allegations that the Shamrock-Kimbo fight was fixed, Coker claimed the talk is “total bullshit.”
Bellator 142: Dynamite 1 takes place this Saturday night, September 19th at SAP Center in San Jose, California and the main card will air on Spike TV in prime time. Bellator Light Heavyweight Champion Liam McGeary defends against Tito Ortiz serving as the main event.
