Bellator never die? RIZIN president teases another NYE team-up in Japan

Is Bellator about to get bought and stripped for parts, or could there be a little more mileage left on the promotion’s odometer?

Bellator just celebrated its 300th numbered event, but the vibe was a bit off on account of the promotion’s uncertain future. Rumors of an imminent sale are at an all time fever pitch right now. Even Bellator heavyweight champion Ryan Bader is out there stirring the pot, claiming parent company Viacom (technically known as Paramount Global now) is ‘out in October.’

Bellator president Scott Coker has tried to calm everyone down, but even he admitted he wasn’t the guy in charge of any sale stuff so it’s hard to read into his non-statements on the subject. His actions, though, seem to imply there may still be some life left in the promotion.

bought PRIDE FC from Nobuyuki Sakakibara in 2007. A few months after the purchase, they abandoned the idea, shut the company down, and brought most of the top fighters into the UFC. So anything is possible as this deal continues to slowly wind its way to completion.

What do you think, Maniacs? Are you down for another Bellator vs. RIZIN showdown on New Years Eve? Or would you rather see Bellator fighters enter the PFL fray as soon as possible?