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Isaac Vallie-Flagg Announces UFC Release, Asks Bellator’s Scott Coker if Promotion is Interested
By FCF Staff
It looks as though lightweight Isaac Vallie-Flagg’s run with the UFC has come to an end, as the rugged veteran has announced via Twitter that he’s been cut by the promotion.
Vallie-Flagg is coming off a hard… Read More
(Updated) Report: Bellator’s Scott Coker Says Promotion Not a “Minor League”, Have Contacted Brock Lesnar
By FCF Staff
The class action lawsuit which has been filed against the UFC reportedly refers to Bellator as a minor league, and not surprisingly, the promotion’s president disagrees.
The UFC is facing a lawsuit that accuses it of violating… Read More
Report: Lyoto Machida’s Brother Chinzo Has Signed With Bellator
By FCF Staff
Bellator has signed high profile UFC vets in the past, but according to new reports, the promotion’s latest addition is the brother of one of the sport’s biggest names.
Chinzo Machida, who is the older brother of… Read More
Bellator Announces Alexander Shlemenko to Battle Melvin Manhoef Next
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that former middleweight champ Alexander Shlemenko, will take on fellow, noted striker, Melvin Manhoef next.
The bout will headline Bellator 133, which will take place February 13th at the Save Mart Center in Fresno,… Read More
Bellator 127 Weigh-In Results: Daniel Straus and Justin Wilcox set for Headliner
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Bellator 127, which will feature former featherweight champ Daniel Straus taking on Justin Wilcox in the headliner.
The card will also see UFC vet Karo Parisyan battle Fernando Gonzalez in… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features WSOF’s Ozzy Dugulubgov, Bellator’s Saad Awad
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter Radio features talks with WSOF lightweight Ozzy Dugulubgov, and Bellator 155’er Saad Awad.
Duglubgov is coming off a highlight reel, KO win over Keon Caldwell at WSOF 13 to run… Read More
Bellator 124 Weigh-in Results: Emanuel Newton and Joey Beltran Ready for Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Bellator 124, which will be hosted by the Compuware Arena in Plymouth Township, Michingan.
In the main event, light-heavyweight champ Emanuel Newton will battle UFC vet Joey Beltran.
The event’s main… Read More
Bellator 124: Ryan Couture to Fight Tom Bagnasco After John Shulz Withdraws
By FCF Staff
Ryan Couture has received a new opponent for Bellator 124, shortly before he’s set to weigh in for Friday’s card, as Tom Bagnasco is replacing John Shulz.
According to a press release sent out from the organization,… Read More
Bellator 125: Brian Rogers to Face Rafael Carvalho After Brett Cooper Withdraws
By FCF Staff
Brian Rogers has received yet another opponent for Bellator 125, as the middleweight will face Rafael Carvalho, after Brett Cooper has withdrawn due to a back injury.
The bout will take place at the Save Mart Center… Read More
Titan FC Signs Bellator Vets Shabulat Shamhalaev and Desmond Green
By FCF Staff
Titan FC announced it has added three new fighters to its roster, including Bellator vets Shabulat Shamhalaev and Desmond Green.
Shamhalaev’s (12-3-1) deal comes shortly after Bellator confirmed it had released the former tourney winner, following consecutive losses… Read More
“King Mo” Lawal Signs Multifight Extension With Bellator: “This is Where I Want to Be”
By FCF Staff
Just over a week away from “King Mo” Lawal’s September 5th bout with Dustin Jacoby, Bellator has announced that the light-heavyweight has signed a multi-fight extension with the promotion.
Lawal, who was openly critical of former Bellator… Read More
Bellator Adds Talita Nogueira to Newly Created Women’s Featherweight Division
By FCF Staff
Bellator has added another fighter to its newly created, women’s featherweight division, as the promotion has announced the signing of Talita Nogueira. The news comes not long after Bellator signed featherweights Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd.
Nogueira… Read More
Bellator Grants Eddie Alvarez His Unconditional Release
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez’s lengthy, and at times rocky, run with Bellator has finally come to an end, as the promotion has announced it has granted the lightweight champ his unconditional release.
Bellator released a statement on Tuesday announcing… Read More
Bellator Confirms Creation of Women’s Featherweight Division, Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd Added to Roster
By FCF Staff
Bellator hasn’t announced the signing of Gina Carano, but as rumoured would be the case, it has created a women’s featherweight division. In addition, the promotion has announced its newly created division will feature established vets Marloes… Read More
Report: Bellator May Create Women’s Featherweight Division, Have Reached Out to Gina Carano
By FCF Staff
Although there has been considerable speculation that Gina Carano could be headed to the UFC, news has surfaced that the star has also been in talks with Bellator.
Although Carano has not signed with the Viacom owned… Read More
The Changing Identity of Bellator
By Jesse Heitz
Today’s piece focuses on a topic that really caught me unaware. To be sure, most anyone who reads my articles knows that I’ve been somewhat critical of Bellator as an organization. However, the news that emerged… Read More
Bellator Confirms Scott Coker to Begin Duties as President
By FCF Staff
Bellator has confirmed, as expected, that former Strikeforce boss Scott Coker will be leading the promotion.
On Wednesday, Bellator announced that founder and CEO Bjorn Rebney, as well as President Tim Danaher were stepping down. In a… Read More
Report: Bjorn Rebney Leaving Bellator, Scott Coker to Replacing Outgoing CEO
By FCF Staff
Recently Bellator announced a significant change to its matchmaking format, and now the promotion has confirmed its undergoing a major shift at the executive level.
On Wednesday, Bellator’s parent company Viacom, announced that the promotion’s founder and… Read More
Bellator 121 Weigh-In Results: Light-Heavyweight Tourney Competitors Set
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Bellator 121, which will be hosted by the WinStar World Casino & Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma, Friday night.
The main card will feature the opening round of the promotion’s latest, light-heavyweight… Read More
Bellator 120: Patricky “Pitbull” Out Due to Hand Injury, Shahbulat Shamhalaev-Fabricio Guerreiro Added
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that due to a hand injury, Patricky “Pitbull” Freire will no longer fight Marcin Held at the promotion’s May 17th event in Southaven, Mississippi.
As a result, the promotion has added a featherweight tilt between Shahbulat… Read More