“Tony Khan Gotta Step Up” – Fight Fans React as MMA Promotion Goes Up for Sale After UFC-WWE Merger

After the major deal between UFC and WWE that took place days ago, the fans have been in a state of excitement. The joining of the hands of the biggest MMA promotion along with the giant of sports entertainment was bound to cause a stir in the media. Additionally, fans would be eager to see Dana White and Vince McMahon work together. Moreover, MMA fans would be treated with some more news if Bellator MMA news would come true.

The fans have voiced their opinion on the latest news saying that Paramount is open to selling Bellator MMA. Many have come up with some suggestions for the second-biggest MMA promotion in history.

Fans react to Bellator MMA being sold

The news was broken out by Jed I. Goodman via his Twitter account. He wrote, “Per WON, discussing Bellator: “It’s been known that Paramount has been looking to sell for some time. There are talks in that direction that have seemingly gotten more serious”.

This resulted in the creation of a major stir in the MMA world as the second-largest MMA promotion after UFC is about to be sold. A post on Reddit shared the tweet, “Paramount is looking to sell Bellator per WON”.

Fans voiced their opinion on the news. One fan commented, “Bellator’s roster is pretty decent, something is off about the quality of their shows though”.

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Some fans wanted the owner and chairman of TruMedia Networks, Tony Khan, to buy Bellator MMA. They said, “Tony Khan will buy them in an “anything you can do, I can do better” scenario.”. Similarly, another fan added, “Tony Kahn gotta step up.”

One Reddit user also said, “I wonder if Bellator is even worth 9 figures ($100mil+) at this point”

A few internet users added their suggestions such as:

“Bellator and PFL should merge under espn, then espn can let ufc go and focus on growing the competitor.”

“The UFC should buy Bellator and take their fighters like they did to Strikeforce.”

“It would honestly be cool if ONE could afford to purchase Bellator to expand in the US market more…but I understand the logistics would make it very hard to purchase and merge… EDIT: Disclaimer: this is just an opinion of mine…I do not want to argue or debate about this…“

Fans seemed disappointed by Showtime in the management of Bellator MMA

After the news broke out, some fans were also not happy with the current state of Bellator MMA. They voiced their concerns and opinions after Goodman tweeted the news.

Similarly, another fan added.

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