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Nik Lentz Posts Statement Following Late Withdrawal From UFC 216
By FCF Staff
Following his late withdrawal from UFC 216 on Friday, Nik Lentz has posted a statement, outlining why he had to pull out of tonight’s event.
Lentz was scheduled to fight former Bellator lightweight champ, Will Brooks, but… Read More
Bellator 180: Ryan Bader Reports He’s Back to “The Heyday” With Sponsors
By FCF Staff
As Ryan Bader gets set to make his Bellator debut this Saturday, the UFC vet’s reporting that the sponsorship money is rolling in once again.
The powerful wrestler entered free agency last November, after Bader defeated Antonio… Read More
Bellator 171: Melvin Guillard to Battle Chidi Njokuani
By Press Release
HOLLYWOOD, CA. (Jan. 10, 2017) – A catchweight bout pitting Melvin Guillard (32-16-2, 3 NC) against Chidi Njokuani (16-4, 1 NC) will serve as the main event of Bellator 171 at the Kansas Star Arena on… Read More
Bellator 158: Matt Mitrione vs. Oli Thompson Official
By Press Release
LONDON — (July 1, 2016) – Fresh off his emphatic knockout victory over Carl Seumanutafaat “Bellator: Dynamite 2,” former NFL player Matt Mitrione (10-5) has cleared medical testing and will now face “Britain’s Strongest Man”… Read More
Bellator MMA Signs 3x All-American Jarod Trice
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (May 2, 2016) – Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of three-time All American wrestling prospect Jarod Trice to an exclusive, multi-fight contract. The story was broken by Flo Combat and… Read More
New Full Contact Fighter Radio Features Bellator 139’s John Alessio
By FCF Staff
The latest episode of Full Contact Fighter’s podcast features lightweight vet John Alessio, who will battle David Rickels this Friday at Bellator 139.
In addition to Rickels, Alessio discusses his recent win over Eric Wisely, Bellator, and… Read More
Report: “Rampage” Jackson’s Bonuses, Salaries For Bellator Deal Disclosed in Complaint
By FCF Staff
Recently Bellator announced that it has launched a lawsuit against Quinton “Rampage” Jackson, in an effort to prevent him from fighting for the UFC, and now the details of his contract with the promotion have been revealed.… Read More
Bellator 131: Wanderlei Silva Pulled From Pre-Fight Festitivities
By FCF Staff
A day after Bellator announced that Wanderlei Silva would attend a pre-fight event this Friday in San Diego, the promotion has announced that the UFC vet and MMA legend will no longer participate.
Silva was scheduled to… Read More
Report: Former Champ Attila Vegh Among 13 Fighters Cut From Bellator
By FCF Staff
Although Attila Vegh has lost just once in his last ten fights, the former Bellator champ is reportedly among 13 fighters who’s been cut by the promotion.
The light-heavyweight, who won five straight with Bellator until he… Read More
Bellator Returning to Canada For May 9th Show
By FCF Staff
Bellator has announced that it’s returning to Canada for its 119th card, which will take place May 9th, at the Casino Rama in Rama, Ontario.
The event will feature the finals for Bellator’s upcoming heavyweight tourney, as… Read More
Bobby Lashley Opens Up About UFC, Bellator Hopes, WWE and TNA, Dave Bautista and Saturday’s Big GWC Fight
By Joshua Molina
Former WWE pro wrestling superstar Bobby Lashley will return to the cage this Saturday night, just three weeks after a quick submission victory over Kevin Asplund.
Lashley, 8-2, will fight Matthew Larson, 2-2, at the inaugural Global… Read More
Bellator 91: Attila Vegh Takes Light-Heavyweight Belt From Christian M’Pumbu
Saad Awad Hands Will Brooks First Pro Loss
By FCF Staff
Attila Vegh is the new Bellator Light-Heavyweight Champion, as the noted striker worked his way to a unanimous decision win over Christian M’Pumbu tonight at the Santa Ana… Read More
Zoila Frausto Gurgel Has No Regrets About Bolting From Bellator and Signing With Invicta FC
By Joshua Molina
Whether it’s Don King, Bob Arum or Dana White, promoters have always been a central focus in combat sports.
Even though fighters and promoters need each other, promoters often convince fighters that, without a big stage to… Read More
Mirko “Cro Cop” Announces Retirement After Reporting Hospitalization Due to Stroke
By FCF Staff
Mirko “Cro Cop” Filipovic has retired from fighting in the past, only to return, but the legendary fighter is reporting his career is definitely over, after having a stroke.
The Croatian fighter recently reported on Nova TV… Read More
Eddie Alvarez Explains Why He’s “Leaning” Towards Justin Gaethje Beating Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Eddie Alvarez has battled both Michael Chandler and Justin Gaethje during his remarkable career, and recently he shared why he thinks Gaethje will likely be victorious at UFC 268.
Gaethje and Chandler are scheduled to fight at… Read More
Dana White Open to Meeting With Ben Askren When ONE Championship Deal is Over
By FCF Staff
Ben Askren and Dana White have had issues in the past, but the UFC President says he’s willing to meet with the undefeated fighter, when he’s a free agent.
Askren and White were at odds a couple… Read More
Joe Schilling Planning Return to MMA Because He’s Reached Financial “Ceiling” in Kickboxing
By FCF Staff
Although Joe Schilling has won four straight bouts while competing under Bellator’s kickboxing banner, the renowned striker is eyeing a return to the cage, due to financial reasons.
Since Schilling was knocked out by Hisaki Kato at… Read More
Marc Goddard Posts Statement Following in Cage Altercation With Conor McGregor
By FCF Staff
Following his latest run-in with Conor McGregor, referee Marc Goddard has posted a statement, relaying that he stands for “integrity” and “values”.
McGregor attended Bellator 187 in Dublin on Friday, and proceeded to jump the cage to… Read More
Melvin Guillard’s Winless Streak Extended Via Headkick, KO (Video)
By FCF Staff
Melvin Guillard had his winless streak extended to five today, as the UFC and Bellator vet was knocked out today while competing at Kunlun Fight MMA 12.
Guillard took on Muslim Salikhov as the event, and as you… Read More
Delray Police Report Arrest Following Death of Jordan Parsons
By FCF Staff
Following a hit-and-run incident that led to the death of Bellator fighter Jordan Parsons last week, Delray authorities have announced they’ve made an arrest.
Parsons was reportedly struck by a vehicle while crossing a street in Delray… Read More