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TUF 16 Finale Weigh-In Results: Matt Mitrione and Roy Nelson Set for Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the official weigh-in results for Saturday’s TUF 16 Finale, which will feature a heavyweight bout between Roy Nelson and Matt Mitrione in the headliner, and this season’s final with Mike Ricci and Colton Smith.
The… Read More
Matt Mitrione Fighting Roy Nelson in Wake of Shane Carwin’s Injury
By FCF Staff
The UFC has moved fast to find a replacement for the injured Shane Carwin, as today the promotion announced that Matt Mitrione has agreed to step in and fight current TUF coach Roy Nelson on December 15th.… Read More
Report: Dana White Criticizes Matt Mitrione For Turning Down Bout With Daniel Cormier: “It Makes Me Sick”
By FCF Staff
The search continues for a heavyweight to fight rising star Daniel Cormier at Strikeforce’s November 3rd card, and according to UFC President Dana White, Matt Mitrione has removed himself from the possible opponent list.
White announced after… Read More
Report: Philip De Fries Says Bout With Matt Mitrione Set For UFC 155
By FCF Staff
According to British heavyweight Philip De Fries, his 2012 campaign will end with a fight against TUF veteran Matt Mitrione, on December 29th. The bout will be part of UFC 155 which will take place in Las… Read More
Sonnen – Silva, Emelianenko – Mitrione to Headline Bellator PPV at MSG
By FCF Staff
Bellator will hold its second ever, pay-per-view event at New York City’s Madison Square Garden on June 24th. According to reports, a light-heavyweight bout between Chael Sonnen and Wanderlei Silva will headline the card, while a heavyweight… Read More
TUF China Finale: Kim, Mitrione, Nam And Tokudome Pick up Bonuses
By FCF Staff
Dong Hyun Kim scored his second, consecutive KO victory today at the TUF China Finale in Macau, and the renowned grappler picked up a “Performance of the Night” for his efforts.
Kim floored John Hathaway with a… Read More
TUF China Finale: Jordan-Mitrione And Menjivar-Hioki Among Latest Additions
By FCF Staff
After the recent announcement that a welterweight bout between Dong Hyun Kim and John Hathaway will headline the TUF China Finale, the promotion has confirmed three more bouts for the March 1st event.
At heavyweight, Matt Mitrione… Read More
Full Contact Fighter’s “The Daily Takedown:” Mitrione Comment Casts Doubt on Whether UFC is Ready for Primetime
By Joshua Molina
Matt Mitrione, welcome to corporate America in 2013.
Mitrione is in big trouble for his comments about transgendered fighter Fallon Fox, born a man, but now a woman. Mitrione said on television that Fox is a “lying,… Read More
Bellator 269: Fedor Emelianenko Outlines Why Timothy Johnson Was “The Obvious Choice” For Next Opponent
By FCF Staff
Not everyone seems to be on board with Bellator’s decision to book Timothy Johnson against Fedor Emelianenko this weekend. But, recently the legendary heavyweight explained why for him, Johnson was the right choice.
Emelianenko will battle Johnson… Read More
Bellator 262: Juliana Velasquez Gets by Denise Kielholtz
By FCF Staff
Bellator 262 took place on Friday in Uncasville, Connecticut, and it saw Juliana Velasquez retain the women’s flyweight title, via a split decision win.
Velasquez faced noted kickboxer Denise Kielholtz in the main event, and was awarded… Read More
Bellator 262: Full Line-up Announced For Friday’s Card
By FCF Staff
The full line-up for this Friday’s Bellator 262 card has been announced, which will take place in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The event will be hosted by the Mohegan Sun Arena.
In the main event, flyweight champion Juliana Velasquez… Read More
Bellator 262: Full Card Confirmed
By FCF Staff
The complete line-up for Bellator 262 has been shared out by the promotion, which will take place on July 16 in Uncasville, Connecticut.
In the main event, flyweight champ Juliana Velasquez will take on challenger, Denise Kieholtz.… Read More
Heavyweight Interim Title Bout Announced for Bellator 261
By press release
As current BELLATOR MMA heavyweight champion Ryan Bader continues his pursuit of re-claiming his light heavyweight championship in the ongoing Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix, BELLATOR MMA has officially introduced an interim title for the heavyweight… Read More
Bellator MMA & CBS Sports Network Announce New Television Partnership
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LOS ANGELES – Bellator MMA, a leading mixed martial arts promotion owned by ViacomCBS, and CBS Sports Network have announced an exciting new partnership that will see the organization’s live events featured on the 24-hour home… Read More
Bellator to Hold First Major MMA Event in France
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France has approved the practice of mixed martial arts and has placed the sport under the supervision of the French Boxing Federation (FFB). With these recent government approvals, Bellator is pleased to announce that it will become… Read More
Bellator 243: Michael Chandler Quickly Takes Out Benson Henderson
By FCF Staff
Benson Henderson and Michael Chandler battled for five rounds the first time they fought in 2016. But, at Bellator 243 on Friday, Chandler quickly made sure that wouldn’t happen again.
The former lightweight champ dropped Henderson a… Read More
Ryan Bader to Face Vadim Nemkov Next
By Press Release
On Friday, August 21, Bellator’s “FightSphere” at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. will host a light heavyweight world title main event bout featuring two-division Bellator champ Ryan Bader (27-5, 1 NC) defending his 205-pound championship against… Read More
Bellator 243 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 243, which will take place on Friday in Uncasville, Connecticut.
In the main event, former Bellator lightweight champ Michael Chandler will battle former UFC champ, Benson Henderson.
The two also… Read More
Michael Chandler – Benson Henderson Rematch Kicks Off New Slate of Bellator Events
By Press Release
Bellator is pleased to announce multiple upcoming events set to take place at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn., including Bellator 243 on Friday, Aug. 7, Bellator 244 on Friday, Aug. 21 and Bellator 245 on… Read More
Bellator & CBS Sports Partner to Bring Bellator MMA Recharged to CBS Network Beginning Saturday
By Press Release
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