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" We want Bellator to be a destination for not only the top-tier fighters in the sport, but the first-choice destination for fans to see the most entertaining fights in the sport. "

Scott Coker

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" Let's go back to super-fights. Let's put on fights that are great live or on television. "

Scott Coker

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" We're not going to do monthly pay-per-view just to do pay-per-views. We're going to build up to big fights more like the boxing model, and when the time is right, we'll do the big, big fights. "

Scott Coker

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