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Bellator 57: Shlemenko Outscores Vianna, Lima Takes Out Saunders for Tourney Win
Douglas Lima further demonstrated why he is one of the sport’s fastest rising welterweights last night in Rama, Ontario, by stopping UFC vet Ben Saunders to win Bellator’s welterweight tournament.
Lima survived a late scare
Bellator 54: Shlemenko and Vianna Strike Their Way to Finals, Makovsky Victorious
By FCF Staff
Alexander Shlemenko and Vitor Vianna scored stoppage wins last night in Atlantic City, to entrench a bout between the two in the finals of Bellator’s ongoing middleweight tournament.
Shlemenko recovered from an early knockdown to finish Rogers… Read More
Baker, Shlemenko, Rogers and Vianna Winners at Bellator 50
By FCF Staff
Bryan Baker, Alexander Shlemenko, Vitor Vianna and Brian Rogers won their respective middleweight tournament quarterfinal bouts last night in Hollywood, Florida, to advance to the next stage of Bellator’s Season Five competition.
The promotion… Read More
Bellator’s Bryan Baker: “Perfect Tournament” Includes Rematch With Alex Shlemenko
By Kelsey Mowatt
Coming off back-to-backs wins over UFC veterans Jeremy Horn and Joe Riggs, Bryan Baker is evidently in fine form as he heads into the opening round of Bellator’s latest middleweight tournament, Saturday night in Hollywood,… Read More
Lombard vs. Shlemenko, Fujii vs. Frausto at Bellator 34
Bellator 290 Lands New MW Title Co-main Event
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LOS ANGELES – With a planned matchup between BELLATOR Light Heavyweight World Champion Vadim Nemkov and the legendary Yoel Romero unable to take place as scheduled, a blockbuster BELLATOR Middleweight World Championship bout between current champion and #5-ranked pound-for-pound athlete Johnny Eblen (12-0) and Team Fedor’s #3-ranked Anatoly Tokov (31-3)… Read More
Bellator 229: Andrey Koreshkov – Lorenz Larkin to Headline
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Bellator officials announced today that the eagerly anticipated matchup between welterweight standouts Andrey Koreshkov (22-3) and Lorenz Larkin (20-7, 1 NC) has been re-booked for Friday, October 4, when the promotion returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in… Read More
Three Title Fights Showcased at M-1 Challenge 102
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M-1 Global has announced a tripleheader of M-1 Challenge title fights to be held June 28 at M-1 Challenge 102 in Nur-Sultan, Kazakhstan.
Kazakh Power will be on full display. Undefeated M-1 Challenge welterweight champion Shavkat Rakhnonov… Read More
M-1 Challenge Middleweight Champion Bruno Silva signs With UFC
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M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Bruno “Blindado” Silva (19-6-0, M-1: 2-0-0) has relinquished his title belt and signed a mixed-martial-arts promotional contract with Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC).
Last summer, Mubadala Investment Company and UFC announced the formation of… Read More
Former Bellator Champion Andrey Koreshkov to Fight Lorenz Larkin Next
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator returns to Pechanga Resort Casino in Temecula, Calif. on Friday, March 29 with an exciting welterweight clash, as former 170-pound world champion Andrey Koreshkov (21-3) squares off against Southern California native Lorenz Larkin… Read More
Bellator 214: Gegard Mousasi to Face Rafael Lovato Jr. Next
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LOS ANGELES – The co-main event of Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. on Jan. 26 will see reigning middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi (45-6-2) defend his title against undefeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Rafael… Read More
M-1 Challenge 98: Bruno Blindado Silva Takes MW Title From Artem Frolov
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CHELYABINSK, Russia (November 5, 2018) — Fists were flying last Friday night at M-1 Challenge 98 as ten of 12 fights ended prematurely, eight by way of knockout punches and two submissions, highlighted by Brazilian mixed-martial-arts veteran… Read More
Bellator 208: Fedor Emelianenko Takes Out Chael Sonnen & Advances to HW GP Finals
By FCF Staff
Chael Sonnen battled back from an early knockdown tonight at Bellator 208, but eventually, Fedor Emelianenko finished the accomplished vet, and advanced to the finals of the heavyweight grand-prix.
Emelianenko sent Sonnen to the deck moments into… Read More
Bellator 208 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 208, which will take place tomorrow at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Uniondale, New York.
In the main event, Fedor Emelianenko and Chael Sonnen will battle in a semifinal bout… Read More
Growing Russia vs. Brazil MMA Rivalry Continues: Artem Frolov – Bruno Blindado Silva For M-1 Challenge Middleweight Championship
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SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (October 9, 2018) – The growing mixed-martial-arts rivalry between Russian and Brazilian fighters continues November 2, when undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov throws-down with leading challenger Bruno Blindado Silva, in the M-1… Read More
M-1 Challenge MW Champ Artem Frolov to Face Bruno Blindado Silva
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SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (October 2, 2018) — Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov will put his title belt on the line November 2, when he takes on challenger Bruno Blindado Silva, headlining M-1 Challenge 98 in… Read More
M-1 Challenge MW Champ Artem Frolov Steps in to Fight C.B. Dollaway at UFC Moscow
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SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (September 4, 2018) — Undefeated M-1 Challenge middleweight champion Artem Frolov will make his UFC debut, stepping in on short notice to replace injured Omari Ashkedov against battle-tested C.B. “The Doberman” Dollaway, September 15… Read More
M-1 Challenge 93 Weigh-In Results
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SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (May 31, 2018) – The official weight in was held today for tomorrow’s M-1 Challenge 93 at Chelyabinsk, Russia.
American fighter Joe “Diesel” Riggs experienced a long, costly trip from the U.S. to Chelyabinsk… Read More
Bellator Announces Details For 200th Event
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce its anticipated return to London for Bellator 200 on Friday, May 25. The landmark event will emanate from The SSE Arena, Wembley and will air on Paramount… Read More
2017 M-1 Global Fighter of the Year: Damir Ismagulov
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SAINT PETERSBURG, Russia (January 16, 2018) — M-1 Challenge lightweight champion Damir Ismagulov has been selected by mixed-martial-arts fans around the world as the 2017 M-1 Global Fighter of the Year.
Fighting out of Orenburg,… Read More