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“Big” John McCarthy Weighs-in on UFC’s Plans to Move Forward With UFC 249
By FCF Staff
UFC President Dana White continues to insist that the promotion will find a way to hold UFC 249, despite the ongoing, coronavirus pandemic, and recently “Big” John McCarthy weighed-in on that plan.
Despite the widespread restrictions on… Read More
Bellator Brings Featherweight World Grand Prix to Mohegan Sun Arena
By FCF Staff
On Friday, March 13, Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host Bellator 241, an event featuring TWO quarterfinal matchups of the Featherweight World Grand Prix. In the main event, fans will see a featherweight world title… Read More
Bellator 237: Fedor Emelianenko Quickly Finishes “Rampage” Jackson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 237, which took place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan.
In the main event, the legendary Fedor Emelianenko needed less than three minutes to finish fellow star, “Rampage” Jackson.… Read More
Bellator 237 Weigh-in Results: “Rampage” Jackson Comes in Nearly 25 Pounds Heavier Than Fedor Emelianenko
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 237, which will take place on Saturday in Saitama, Japan.
For the main event bout, “Rampage” Jackson came in at 265 pounds, while opponent Fedor Emelianenko was 240.5.
Fedor Emelianenko… Read More
Bellator Japan: Full Fight Card Announced
By Press Release
Bellator’s lineup for the promotion’s first show in Japan is now complete with six live televised bouts headlined by legends Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (38-13) in a long-awaited heavyweight showdown. The… Read More
Bellator & RIZIN Book Multiple Cross-Promotional Bouts For NYE
By Press Release
Continuing its collaborative efforts, Bellator and RIZIN have booked five cross-promotional bouts for two separate cards on Dec. 29 and New Year’s Eve at Saitama Super Arena in Japan.
At Bellator Japan, powered by RIZIN, on Dec.… Read More
Bellator Will Look at Patricio “Pitbull” Defending Lightweight Title, as Featherweight GP Progresses
By FCF Staff
Patricio “Pitbull” Freire will face Juan Archuleta in the opening round of Bellator’s featherweight grand prix on Saturday, and if he wins, that doesn’t mean the champ-champ won’t be defending the lightweight title in short term future.… Read More
Bellator 228: Patricio “Pitbull” Asks Where Jose Aldo is, While Discussing His Case as FW G.O.A.T
By FCF Staff
Typically discussions regarding who is the greatest featherweight of all-time primarily involve Jose Aldo and Max Holloway, but Bellator champ-champ Patricio “Pitbull” Freire has another take.
Bellator’s featherweight and lightweight champ is booked to fight Juan Archuleta… Read More
First Round Matchups Official For Bellator Featherweight World Grand Prix
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LOS ANGELES – The third edition of Bellator’s World Grand Prix is set to launch with 16 featherweight athletes vying for the 145-pound championship and a one million dollar grand prize.
Streaming exclusively on DAZN, the world’s… Read More
Bellator 228 to Feature “Pitbull” Freire vs. Juan Archuleta, Lyoto Machida vs. Gegard Mousasi 2
By FCF Staff
Bellator has booked two, all-star match-ups for the promotion’s September 28th card in Inglewood, as “Pitbull” Freire will take on Juan Archuleta and Lyoto Machida will battle Gegard Mousasi for a second time.
Freire (29-4) will defend… Read More
Bellator 221: Full Fight Card Announced
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced the final fight card for the promotion’s card this Saturday in Rosemont, Illinois.
In the main event, featherweight champ Patricio “Pitbull” is moving up to challenge lightweight champ, Michael Chandler.
The event will be… Read More
Bellator Signs The “Pitbull” Brothers to Long Term Contract Extensions
By Press Release
Bellator is proud to announce that both Patricio and Patricky Freire, better known to fans as the infamous “Pitbull Brothers,” will continue to compete inside the Bellator cage after signing exclusive multi-year, multi-fight extensions to remain with… Read More
American Forces Network to Simulcast Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops on Friday, Dec. 14
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s special event honoring the brave men and women of the U.S. Armed Forces has an additional global broadcast partner. American Forces Network will simulcast Bellator and USO Present: Salute the Troops on… Read More
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
Bellator 192: Rory MacDonald Takes Welterweight Crown
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 192, which saw Rory MacDonald take the welterweight title from Douglas Lima, via unanimous decision.
The card also saw Chael Sonnen win his heavyweight, grand prix opening round bout with “Rampage”… Read More
Bellator 192 Weigh-In Results: Rory MacDonald & Douglas Lima Green Lit For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 192, which will take place tomorrow in Inglewood, California.
In the main event, Chael Sonnen will take on “Rampage” Jackson in the the opening round of Bellator’s grand prix. In… Read More
Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series Visits Talladega Superspeedway on Friday, Oct. 13
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – The Monster Energy Bellator MMA Fight Series heads to the legendary Talladega Superspeedway in Talladega, Ala. for its third event on Friday, Oct. 13. For the first time, fighters will step into… Read More
Bellator 186: Ryan Bader to Make First Title Defense Versus Linton Vassell
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES – Bellator is set to make its debut at Bryce Jordan Center on the campus of Penn State University in University Park, Pa. on Friday, November 3 for Bellator 186: Bader vs. Vassell.… 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 NYC: Chael Sonnen Grinds Past Wanderlei Silva, Matt Mitrione KOs Fedor Emelianenko
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva finally met in the cage tonight at Bellator NYC, and as many expected would be the case, the latter had no answers for the wrestling of “The American Gangster”.
Although Silva dropped… Read More