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Bellator 196: Roger Huerta in Search of Bigger Paydays Via One Fight Deal
By FCF Staff
Roger Huerta is returning to the Bellator cage next week for the first time since 2010, and he’s doing so, via a one fight deal.
The veteran fighter is booked to take on former UFC lightweight champ… Read More
Main Events For Bellator 196 & Bellator Kickboxing 9 Revealed
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LOS ANGELES – Due to an undisclosed injury, James Gallagher’s highly anticipated return to the Bellator cage will be delayed.
As a result, the new headliner for Bellator’s third event in Budapest, Hungary on… Read More
Bellator Announces Brent Primus – Michael Chandler Rematch
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LOS ANGELES – The first defense of Brent Primus’ (8-0) lightweight title reign will come in a rematch against former two-time champ and Missouri native “Iron” Michael Chandler (17-4), when Bellator visits The Family Arena in St. Charles, Mo. for… Read More
Report: Bellator 183 Pulls More Viewers Than UFC Fight Night 117
By FCF Staff
It’s not too often that Bellator pulls more viewers than the UFC, but this past weekend, the Viacom owned promotion reportedly did just that.
Bellator 183 took place on Saturday night in San Jose, while UFC Fight… Read More
Bellator 183: Patricky Freire is Campaigning For Title Shot Over Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Following Patrick Freire’s win over Benson Henderson at Bellator 183, “Pitbull” is campaigning for a shot at lightweight champ, Brent Primus, over Michael Chandler.
Freire earned a split decision win over Henderson on Saturday night, which was… Read More
LFA 24 to Feature Mackenzie Dern
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the MMA super prospect Mackenzie Dern will return to the LFA Octagon in her hometown of Phoenix, Arizona at LFA 24.… Read More
Bellator Brings Flying Cage to San Jose For Bellator 183 & Bellator Kickboxing 7
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s Flying Cage™ set to make inaugural U.S. appearance at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. on Saturday, Sept. 23 during Bellator 183: Henderson vs. Pitbull and Bellator Kickboxing 7: Ross vs.… Read More
Second Title Fight Added to Bellator Kickboxing 7
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LOS ANGELES – On Saturday, September 23, the SAP Center at San Jose will host Bellator Kickboxing 7 with two world titles on the line, as current champ Karim Ghajji (97-13-1) defends his welterweight world… Read More
Bellator 183: Two More Main Card Bouts Announced
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LOS ANGELES – An exciting welterweight contest between British slugger Paul Daley (39-15-2) and California’s Lorenz Larkin (18-6, 1 NC), as well as a compelling lightweight bout pitting Adam Piccolotti (9-0) against Goiti Yamauchi (21-3)… Read More
Bellator 183 & Bellator Kickboxing 7 Set For Saturday, Sept. 23 in San Jose
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns home to SAP Center in San Jose, Calif. on Saturday, September 23 for Bellator 183 and Bellator Kickboxing 7, which features the return of former world champ “Smooth” Benson Henderson (24-7) taking… Read More
Bellator Announces Andrey Koreshkov – Chidi Njokuani Bout
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LOS ANGELES — Following Bellator NYC at Madison Square Garden, Bellator MMA returns to the Empire State to make its Upstate New York debut set to invade Turning Stone ResortCasino in Verona, N.Y. with a welterweight… Read More
Michael Chandler Believes “More And More” Fighters Will Head to Bellator
By FCF Staff
In recent weeks, Bellator has signed UFC vets like Ryan Bader, Lorenz Larkin and Michael McDonald, and Michael Chandler believes more fighters will head to the Viacom owned promotion.
The recent wave of signings are in keeping… Read More
Daniel Straus – Patricio ‘Pitbull’ 4 Set For Bellator 178
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (February 17, 2017) – The main event of Bellator 178 on April 21, 2017 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut will feature the return of featherweight champion Daniel Straus (24-6), who will defend his belt… Read More
Bellator 174 Receives Koreshkov – Gonzalez, Honeycutt – Grove
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (February 3, 2017) – A welterweight fight pitting Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) against Fernando Gonzalez (25-14) and a middleweight bout featuring Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) against Kendall Grove (23-16, 1 NC) have been added… Read More
LFA 6: Rivaldo Junior to Battle Ray Rodriguez
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HOUSTON, Texas – Legacy Fighting Alliance (LFA) CEO Ed Soares announced today that the LFA will make its second visit to Texas in March. This will be the sixth LFA event after the strategic merger… Read More
Ryan Bader Expecting Bellator Offer, “I’m in a Great Position”
By FCF Staff
Ryan Bader decided to enter free agency, prior to the final bout on his UFC contract, and it sounds like the decision may have paid off for the light-heavyweight.
Bader entered the free agent market after he… Read More
Lion Fight 34: Regian Eersel to Battle Samy Sana in Headliner
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Lion Fight Promotions, the worldwide leader in Muay Thai combat, makes a spectacular entrance into 2017 with Lion Fight 34 slated for Friday, February 3rd at the Tropicana Resort Casino on the iconic Las Vegas… Read More
Report: VanZant – Waterson Led UFC on FOX 22 Draws Big Time Ratings
By FCF Staff
Following Paige VanZant’s lengthy run on “Dancing With the Stars” her name has never been bigger, and that appears to have translated to the ratings for UFC on FOX 22.
VanZant faced fellow strawweight contender in Saturday’s… Read More
Bellator 165: Michael Chandler Focused on Defending 155 Title, Not Second Belt
By FCF Staff
There’s been no shortage of talk about fighters competing in more than one division as of late, or attempting to win more than one division’s title. But, as Michael Chandler gets set to fight Benson Henderson tonight… Read More
Bellator 165: “Baby Slice” Rebooked For Pro Debut
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SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Nov. 7, 2016) – One week ahead of “Bellator 165: Chandler vs. Henderson” at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., Bellator MMA is pleased to announce the highly anticipated professional mixed martial arts… Read More