Scott Coker From the sound of it, Bellator MMA featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” Freire may have to wait a little longer before fight-night bonuses become a reality. Although Bellator President Scott Coker didn’t rule out the possibility of awarding fighters additional cash for their performances, telling MMAjunkie Radio there are “internal discussions on the matter,” there is “nothing to announce.” “Maybe I’ll have something to announce in the near future,” Coker said in a traditional refrain for the longtime promoter. Freire, who won the belt this past September in a rematch with Pat Curran, previously told MMAjunkie that Bellator has an opportunity to distinguish itself as a fight promoter by rewarding its current talent
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