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Bellator MMA Launches Exclusive Channel on Pluto TV
By Press Release
Bellator MMA and Pluto TV, ViacomCBS companies, today announced that they have partnered to launch an exclusive channel on Pluto TV with iconic, action-packed past matches showcasing legendary talent and champions all from Bellator’s extensive library of… Read More
Khamzat Chimaev: Donald Cerrone Would be an “Easy Fight”
By FCF Staff
Khamzat Chimaev wants a big name for his third UFC bout, after making history last month in his first two fights with the promotion. So, while Chimaev would almost certainly agree to fight Donald Cerrone, he doesn’t… Read More
Khabib Nurmagomedov Says He’ll be Ready to “Smash” Opponents by July
By FCF Staff
Since Khabib Nurmagomedov’s latest booking to fight Tony Ferguson fell through last month, the belief has been that the UFC’s lightweight champ wouldn’t fight again until September. But, now Nurmagomedov’s reporting he’ll be ready to fight in… Read More
Bellator & CBS Sports Partner to Bring Bellator MMA Recharged to CBS Network Beginning Saturday
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA today announced that the promotion’s most historic events and marquee matchups will be showcased on CBS Sports Network starting Saturday, April 25 at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT in a new… Read More
MMA Fighting Moves From Octagon to The Media
With the UFC and its ownership group finally succumbing, the current Coronavirus pandemic has officially brought the sports world to an absolute halt. League play has been suspended for American sports leagues like the NBA, MLB and the NHL. In… Read More
Fedor Emelianenko vs. “Rampage” Jackson Headlines Bellator Japan
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LOS ANGELES – For the first time in the organization’s history, Bellator travels to Japan and the iconic Saitama Super Arena for an historic event, as Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) and Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (38-13)… Read More
Rashad Evans Released From UFC Contract, Considering Comeback
By FCF Staff
It looks like the retirement of Rashad Evans could be a brief one, as the former UFC champ is considering a return to the cage.
The now 39-year-old Evans retired from MMA in 2018, following a knockout… Read More
Gordon Ryan & Lachian Giles Power BJJ Fanatics to Title in Inaugural Kinektic Grappling Tourney
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Former ADCC World and IBJJF Nogi World champion,
Gordon “The King” Ryan, and ADCC Asia champion and Oceania gold medalist,
Lachian Giles, were beasts this past Friday night in Anaheim, California, at the inaugural Kinektic submission grappling,… Read More
Kinektic Submission Grappling Tournament Teams & Broadcast Details
By FCF Staff
The first ever, Kinektic Submission Grappling Tournament is taking place tomorrow at the Anaheim Business Expo Center in Anaheim, California.
The event, which will be streamed on UFC Fight Pass beginning at 7 pm/PT, will feature… Read More
Urijah Faber: “Kinektic Bringing Unity to Grappling World”
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LAS VEGAS (August 13, 2019) – UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber strongly believes that the time is right for the inaugural Kinektic submission grappling tournament this Friday (Aug. 16) in Anaheim, California.
All the exciting grappling… Read More
Raufeon Stots- Anthony Birchak Superfight Added to Inaugural Kinektic Submission Grappling Tourney
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Kinektic has announced a world-class SuperFight between Raufeon “Supa” Stots and Anthony “El Toro” Birchak will provide chief support for the inaugural Kinektic submission grappling tournament on Friday, August 16, in Anaheim, California.
All the action… Read More
Team Rosters Announced For Inaugural Kinektic Submission Grappling Event
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Team rosters have been announced for the inaugural Kinektic submission grappling event, streaming exclusively on UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, live from Anaheim Business Expo Center on Friday, August… Read More
Kinektic Submission Grappling, Co-Founded by Urijah Faber, to Debut on UFC Fight Pass
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LAS VEGAS – UFC FIGHT PASS®, the world’s leading digital subscription service for combat sports, today announced that it will exclusively stream the first-ever submission grappling event produced by Kinektic, a new team-formatted grappling promotion, live from… 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
Lyoto Machida’s Targeting Fights With Both Ryan Bader & Gegard Mousasi Following Bellator 222
By FCF Staff
After taking out Chael Sonnen at Bellator 222 this weekend, Lyoto Machida is interested in facing champions Ryan Bader and Gegard Mousasi again.
Machida took out Sonnen in the second round on Friday, with a flying knee… Read More
Bellator 222 Weigh-in Results: Both Title Fights Are Official
By FCF Staff
The early weigh-ins are over for Bellator 222, and all of the bouts are official.
In the main event, welterweight champ Rory MacDonald will take on Neiman Gracie in a semifinal fight for the ongoing welterweight grand… Read More
Bellator 222: Final Line-up For Friday’s Card Confirmed
By FCF Staff
Bellator has released the final line-up for the promotion’s 222nd card, which will take place this Friday at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
In the main event, welterweight champ Rory MacDonald will take on Neiman… Read More
Rory MacDonald Confirms He’s Not Retiring in Announcement For Bellator 222
By FCF Staff
In a press release from Bellator announcing details for its June 14th card, Rory MacDonald has confirmed he’s not retiring from MMA.
MacDonald made headlines this past weekend due to comments he made after he fought Jon… Read More
Bellator 214: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko Led Card Delivers Strong Ratings For Promotion
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s 2019 campaign has started well, as it’s being reported last weekend’s Bellator 214 card drew the biggest ratings the promotion’s had in a year.
The January 26th card, which featured Ryan Bader quickly taking out Fedor… Read More
Chuck Liddell Not Ready to Say if He’s Done Fighting, Despite Latest KO Loss
By FCF Staff
Following Chuck Liddell’s disastrous comeback bout against Tito Ortiz last night, the soon to be 49-year-old legend isn’t ready to say if he’s retired.
Liddell returned to the cage for the first time since 2010 last night… Read More