War Machine prime suspect in the violent beating of 'significant other'

about 6 years ago | January 6, 2017 5:00 pm

War Machine passing on plea deals as trial date approaches in Christy Mack assault case

UFC and Bellator veteran Jonathan Koppenhaver is set to go on trial February 27th.

about 7 years ago | November 25, 2015 11:30 am

War Machine blows kiss at prosecutor, claims Christy Mack consented to assault

Jonathan Koppenhaver blew a kiss to the prosecutor during a hearing on sexual assault charges.

over 7 years ago | July 29, 2015 2:00 pm

HBO releases full ‘Real Sports’ segment on domestic violence in MMA

HBO has released the full segment on domestic violence in MMA. Watch it below.

over 7 years ago | July 22, 2015 12:00 pm

HBO: Rate of domestic violence in MMA is twice that of general population

Tuesday night’s "Real Sports with Bryant Gumbel segment unearthed the excessive domestic violence present in the sport of MMA.

over 7 years ago | July 21, 2015 11:00 am

HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ talks to Christy Mack about domestic violence in MMA

HBO’s ‘Real Sports’ with Bryant Gumbel has released a preview of their extended interview with former adult film star Christy Mack regarding her experiences with domestic violence.

over 7 years ago | June 4, 2015 10:42 am

War Machine fails to get sexual assault, attempted murder and burglary charges dismissed

The Ultimate Fighter and Bellator veteran's legal team failed to get several charges dismissed and the former Jon Koppenhaver is headed to trial on September 16, accused of savagely attacking his ex-girlfriend Christy Mack.

almost 8 years ago | April 14, 2015 8:00 am

Former porn star: War Machine beating up Christy Mack was 'bound to happen'

Former porn star Brooke Haven shares a story where UFC veteran War Machine snapped at her party in 2009 and started randomly hitting people.

almost 8 years ago | April 13, 2015 11:27 am

Christy Mack details War Machine's wake of devastation in major feature interview

Following the disturbing details that arose from an incident back in August 2014; Christy Mack spoke to ESPNW about how she has handled her recovery.

about 8 years ago | November 22, 2014 9:24 am

War Machine pleads not guilty, set to face trial in February

The former Jon Koppenhaver pled not guilty to 34 felony counts, including strangulation, sexual assault, kidnapping, coercion and burglary and is expected to face trial in February. He could be sentenced to life without parole.

about 8 years ago | November 15, 2014 6:48 pm

War Machine laughs in court as Christy Mack describes sexual assault

UFC and Bellator Fighting veteran Jon "War Machine Koppenhaver will stand trial on 34 felony counts including attempted murder, sexual assault and kidnapping and faces life in prison without the possibility of parole.

about 8 years ago | November 10, 2014 8:30 pm

War Machine on attempted suicide: ‘I bitched out way too prematurely’

War Machine released his first official statement following his attempted suicide several weeks ago.

over 8 years ago | October 24, 2014 10:57 am

War Machine tweets from jail, asks fans not to harass Christy Mack

The notorious MMA fighter claims he is "done trying the same tactics that have failed me over and over again" thanks to a New Age book he was sent by a fan.

over 8 years ago | October 20, 2014 2:25 pm

War Machine's suicide letter released, read the entire document

War Machine's suicide letter has been released and he does a lot of victim blaming. Read the document here.

over 8 years ago | October 16, 2014 7:44 pm

Jon Koppenhaver on suicide watch following attempted hanging on Tuesday night (Updated)

A report from TMZ says that jailed ex-UFC and Bellator fighter Jon Koppenhaver (AKA "War Machine") has been placed on suicide watch after a corrections officer foiled an attempt earlier in the week.

over 8 years ago | October 12, 2014 10:30 am

Christy Mack gives us an Instagram update on her appearance

Take a look at how Christy Mack is doing two months after her alleged brutal assault at the hands of ex Jon 'War Machine' Koppenhaver.

over 8 years ago | October 4, 2014 2:18 pm

War Machine active on twitter, quotes Nietzsche’s ‘Beyond Good and Evil’

War Machine appears to be passing the time in the Clark County Detention Center by tweeting out Nietzsche quotes and writing poems from his cell.

over 8 years ago | September 14, 2014 3:59 pm

Christy Mack provides update on domestic violence injuries, recounts multiple visits to dentist and hospital for facial reconstruction

Christy Mack took to twitter on Sunday afternoon to offer details on her recovery process over the past few weeks since her brutal domestic violence incident at the hands of Jon Koppenhaver.

over 8 years ago | September 4, 2014 10:42 am

Video: War Machines appears before Las Vegas judge for 32 counts of assault, faces life in prison

Watch footage of War Machine appear in front of a Las Vegas judge to answer to 32 counts of assault against ex-girlfriend Christy Mack. War Machine faces a potential life sentence in prison.

over 8 years ago | September 3, 2014 1:58 pm

War Machine facing 31 charges and possibility of life in prison without parole

John Koppenhaver appeared in court on Wednesday and will face a total of 31 charges dating back to May of 2013.

over 8 years ago | September 1, 2014 9:51 am

Christy Mack pictured walking the streets of Las Vegas, War Machine to be extradited to Nevada

A picture of Christy Mack posted on twitter revealed the recent domestic violence victim walking the streets of Las Vegas, which prompted War Machine loyalists to go on the offensive regarding the severity of her injuries.

over 8 years ago | August 27, 2014 1:00 pm

Is MMA getting a bad rep from War Machine and Josh Grispi? UFC stars react to the domestic violence cases

Michael Bisping, Tyron Woodley, and other UFC stars discuss War Machine and Josh Grispi, and whether the sport is getting a bad reputation from the two domestic violence cases.

over 8 years ago | August 22, 2014 11:00 am

Ken Shamrock has ‘issues’ with War Machine after the fighter took his 17-year-old daughter to Mexico and left her stranded

Former UFC fighter Ken Shamrock revealed his own reasons for hating War Machine, which had nothing to do with his recent domestic abuse case.

over 8 years ago | August 20, 2014 4:30 pm

Koppenhaver's attorney makes a statement: 'My client is not a monster'

Following his arrest in California for charges stemming from his alleged assault of Christy Mack and Corey Thomas, Jon Koppenhaver has waived his right to fight extradition back to Nevada.

over 8 years ago | August 20, 2014 10:36 am

Chuck Zito says he'd do the same thing as War Machine, then apologizes and frames self as defender of women

Chuck Zito said stupid things and then said more stupid things to excuse the previous stupid things.

over 8 years ago | August 17, 2014 2:22 am

Police report details War Machine's battery, attempted murder and sexual assault charges in Christy Mack case

The police report for the incident involving John "War Machine" Koppenhaver's alleged attack of Christy Mack and Corey Thomas has been released. The document provides very disturbing insight into what Mack and Thomas told police happened on August 8.

over 8 years ago | August 16, 2014 5:05 pm

Police hung up on Christy Mack's neighbor, delayed response allowed War Machine to escape

A Nevada NBC affiliate is reporting claims by the neighbor who took in Christy Mack following her assault alleging that the LVPD hung up on her initial calls and that their delayed response allowed Koppenhaver to escape.

over 8 years ago | August 15, 2014 6:35 pm

War Machine arrested in Christy Mack assault by US Marshals and local police

Dog the Bounty Hunter has been barking but it was US Marshals and California police who arrested Jon "War Machine" Koppenhaver today in Simi Valley.

over 8 years ago | August 14, 2014 5:01 pm

Dog the Bounty Hunter and son Leland try to draw War Machine out with provocative tweets

"Dog" the Bounty Hunter and son, Leland Chapman try to lure War Machine out with tweets meant to play up to his insecurities and jealousy.

over 8 years ago | August 13, 2014 9:13 pm

Criminal complaint filed against War Machine Jon Koppenhaver includes 5 felony charges

The official criminal complaint has been filled against War Machine Jon Koppenhaver. Get the full details here.

over 8 years ago | August 13, 2014 6:20 pm

War Machine: 'When I am ready to die I will kill many and then kill myself and I will tape it'

As the hunt for Jon Koppenhaver continues, more harrowing and potentially foreshadowing old tweets of War Machine's are resurfacing.

over 8 years ago | August 13, 2014 12:54 pm

Second victim in alleged War Machine assault of Christy Mack identified

Update on the alleged assault by War Machine Jon Koppenhaver on Christy Mack, as the second victim has now been identified.

over 8 years ago | August 13, 2014 8:04 am

Opinion: The MMA community can prove something positive by helping Christy Mack

If you are genuinely upset by what occurred, or if you are an MMA fan who wants to prove that the community is not just about mindless violence, or even violent retribution for violence inflicted, then you can donate to Christy Mack's medical expense

over 8 years ago | August 13, 2014 12:22 am

War Machine: 'If Dog the Bounty Hunter came to get me I'd beat his ass!'

Four years ago Jon "War Machine" Koppenhaver tweeted what was presumably an idle threat against Duane Chapman aka Dog the Bounty Hunter. Now the Dog is on the hunt for War Machine.

over 8 years ago | August 12, 2014 1:35 pm

MMA Bunker: The awful every day of War Machine and Christy Mack

Kid Nate addresses the tedious ugliness of domestic violence, rubber necking, victim blaming, slut shaming, lying perpetrators, enablers and lynch mobs.

over 8 years ago | August 12, 2014 9:30 am

Ken Pavia defends War Machine, says the truth will 'come out'

Ken Pavia has decided that he should publicly defend War Machine following horrific allegations of a brutal attack on former girlfriend Christy Mack.

over 8 years ago | August 12, 2014 8:32 am

Reality TV star Dog the Bounty Hunter says he's 'coming after' wanted War Machine

With Jon Koppenhaver still on the loose, reality TV star and bounty hunter Duane Chapman (AKA "Dog the Bounty Hunter") tweeted last night that he'll go after him if he doesn't turn himself in.

over 8 years ago | August 11, 2014 7:27 pm

Report: 7 warrants issued for Jon 'War Machine' Koppenhaver in Christy Mack attack

TMZ is reporting that Las Vegas police have issued multiple arrest warrants for former UFC and Bellator fighter War Machine in a Friday morning attack that left Christy Mack hospitalized.

over 8 years ago | August 11, 2014 5:45 pm

Christy Mack releases detailed statement alleging horrific assault by War Machine

Christy Mack is telling her side of the story and it's very ugly including 18 broken bones around her eyes, 2 broken bones in her nose, a ruptured liver and more. She says she expected to be killed by War Machine and fled the house when he left to ge

over 8 years ago | August 11, 2014 4:00 pm

How dangerous is MMA's domestic violence problem?

News reports of MMA veterans being charged with domestic violence is becoming a depressingly regular occurrence. Some pundits argue that its a "make or break" crisis for the sport's prospects to grow into the mainstream.

over 8 years ago | August 11, 2014 12:21 am

War Machine tweets again: 'I'm not a bad guy'

Apparently on the run, accused of assault against his significant other Christy Mack, the former UFC and Bellator fighter has taken to twitter to make his case.

over 8 years ago | August 10, 2014 9:23 am

Bellator explains why they cut War Machine this time, War Machine & Christy Mack both comment on social media

The drama continues as arrested former Bellator fighter War Machine tweets some accusations against his alleged victim and she denies them.

over 8 years ago | August 8, 2014 10:10 pm

War Machine released from Bellator contract

In an unsurprising move, Bellator has released Jon Koppenhaver aka War Machine from his contract.

over 8 years ago | August 8, 2014 9:22 pm

War Machine prime suspect in the violent beating of 'significant other'

War Machine wanted for questioning by Las Vegas police department in relation to a violent altercation that occurred at his home, landing two in the hospital. One of the two is thought to be girlfriend, Christie Mack.