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Bellator 177: Leandro Higo to Challenge Eduardo Dantas For 135 Title
By Press Release
LOS ANGELES — (March 14, 2017) – Following an undisclosed injury to Darrion Caldwell, budding superstar Leandro “Pitbull” Higo (17-2) will now challenge current champion Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (19-4) in a bantamweight world title fight at… Read More
Jiu-Jitsu Star & Conor McGregor Training Partner, Dillon Danis, Signs With Bellator
By FCF Staff
Bellator has added another prospect to its roster, as it’s being reported that the promotion has signed jiu-jitsu star and Conor McGregor’s training partner, Dillon Danis, to a contract.
The jiu-jitsu black belt became a familiar face… Read More
Bellator 174: Julia Budd Captures Inaugural Women’s 145 Title, Marloes Coenen Retires
By FCF Staff
Bellator has its first, women’s featherweight champion, as Julia Budd stopped Marloes Coenen on Friday to secure the inaugural title.
After the bout, the veteran Coenen announced she’s retiring from professional MMA (quote via Bellator press release):… Read More
Bellator Vet Bubba Jenkins Signs With ACB, Fighting Ali Bagov March 4th
By FCF Staff
After his recent departure from Bellator, Bubba Jenkins has signed a multi-fight deal with Absolute Championship Berkut. According to a press release from the promotion, Jenkins will make his promotional debut at ACB 54, March 11th, against… Read More
Bellator 176: Rafael Carvalho to Face Melvin Manhoef
By Press Release
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (Feb. 27, 2017) – A middleweight championship fight pitting Rafael Carvalho (13-1) against Melvin Manhoef (30-13-1, 2 NC) will serve as the main event of Bellator 176, which takes place inside Pala Alpitour in… Read More
Bellator 173: Liam McGeary Stops Brett McDermott
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 173, which saw former light-heavyweight champ Liam McGeary stop Brett McDermott in round two.
Friday’s event took place in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
Liam McGeary (12-1) def. Brett McDermott (7-5) via TKO… Read More
Report: Bellator Launches Lawsuit Against UFC in Effort to Stop Release of ‘Confidential’ Info
By FCF Staff
The Ultimate Fighting Championship is currently fighting an antitrust suit that’s been brought against the promotion by former fighters, and now Bellator has reportedly been dragged into the dispute.
According to a report from The Sporting News, the… Read More
Bellator 173 Weigh-In Results
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 173, which will take place in Belfast, Northern Ireland.
In the main event, former light-heavyweight champ Liam McGeary will take on Brett McDermott in a catch-weight contest.
Catchweight Main… Read More
Report: Titan FC & Bellator Vet Desmond Green Booked For UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
Former Titan FC champ and Bellator competitor Desmond Green has reportedly signed with the UFC, and will make his Octagon debut on April 8th.
The Buffalo News is reporting that Green will take on Josh Emmett at… Read More
Bellator 172 Highlights: Mauricio Alonso Finishes Josh Koscheck in Round One
#BellatorxFOX Así fue el nocaut de Mauricio Alonso a Koscheck en el primer round pic.twitter.com/KxAfJo9zEJ
— FOX Sports Argentina (@FOXSportsArg) February 19, 2017
Bellator 172 Highlights: Patricky “Pitbull” Knocks Out Josh Thomson
¡GANÓ PITBULL!#BellatorxFOX | Patricky derrotó a Thomson con este nocaut en el segundo asalto. ¡No te lo pierdas! pic.twitter.com/QAQ7PcB06H
— FOX Sports Argentina (@FOXSportsArg) February 19, 2017
Bellator 172: Patricky “Pitbull” KOs Josh Thomson
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 172, which saw Patricky “Pitbull” Freire knockout Josh Thomson in the headliner.
The card was supposed to feature Fedor Emelianenko taking on Matt Mitrione in the main event, however, the latter… Read More
Bellator 172: Fedor Emelianenko – Matt Mitrione Cancelled After Latter Forced to Withdraw
By FCF Staff
Bellator 172 has been dealt a heavy blow, as Matt Mitrione was forced to withdraw from a bout with Fedor Emelianenko, just hours before it was scheduled to take place.
Recently Bellator President Scott Coker and Mitrione… Read More
Daniel Straus – Patricio ‘Pitbull’ 4 Set For Bellator 178
By Press Release
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. — (February 17, 2017) – The main event of Bellator 178 on April 21, 2017 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut will feature the return of featherweight champion Daniel Straus (24-6), who will defend his belt… Read More
Bellator 172 Weigh-In Results: Matt Mitrione & Fedor Emelianenko Set For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 172, which will take place tomorrow night in San Jose.
In the main event, former PRIDE heavyweight champion Fedor Emelianenko will take on former UFC competitor, Matt Mitrione.
The main… Read More