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Fedor Emelianenko Outlines Why he Opted For Bellator Rather Than UFC
By FCF Staff
In advance of his Bellator debut this Saturday against Matt Mitrione, Fedor Emelianenko has outlined why he signed with the Viacom owned promotion, and not the UFC.
For years there’s been discussion and speculation about the possibility… Read More
Scott Coker Confirms Bellator is in Talks With Mike Goldberg
By FCF Staff
After being let go by the UFC, following a 20 year long run with the company, it looks like Mike Goldberg could end up calling some Bellator cards.
In late, 2016, Goldberg was informed that UFC 207… Read More
Bellator Announces Rory MacDonald to Face Paul Daley in Promotional Debut
By Press Release
LONDON — (Feb. 9, 2017) – Paul “Semtex” Daley (39-14-2) is getting what he asked for. On May 19, the explosive fighter from Nottingham, England will meet Rory MacDonald (18-4) in the main event of Bellator… Read More
Bellator 177: Eduardo Dantas to Defend BW Title Vesus Darrion Caldwell
By Press Release
BUDAPEST — (February 8, 2017) – Bellator is returning to Hungary with a bantamweight world title fight pitting Eduardo “Dudu” Dantas (19-4) against Darrion “The Wolf” Caldwell (10-1) serving as the main event of Bellator 177:… Read More
Bellator Returning to Italy, April 8 With MMA & Kickboxing Card
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TORINO (Feb. 7, 2017) – Bellator President Scott Coker today announced that his fast-rising promotion will be revisiting Torino, Italy for Bellator 176, which will be immediately followed by Bellator Kickboxing 5 at the Pala Alpitour… Read More
Bellator 174 Receives Koreshkov – Gonzalez, Honeycutt – Grove
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HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (February 3, 2017) – A welterweight fight pitting Andrey Koreshkov (19-2) against Fernando Gonzalez (25-14) and a middleweight bout featuring Chris Honeycutt (9-1, 1 NC) against Kendall Grove (23-16, 1 NC) have been added… Read More
Bellator 172: Matt Mitrione Discusses Upcoming Bout With Fedor Emelianenko
Bellator 172: Josh Koscheck to Make Promotional Debut
By Press Release
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (January 30, 2017) – A welterweight bout pitting Josh Koscheck (17-10) against Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) has been added to the Spike-televised main card of Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione at SAP Center… Read More
Ryan Bader Expecting Bellator Offer, “I’m in a Great Position”
By FCF Staff
Ryan Bader decided to enter free agency, prior to the final bout on his UFC contract, and it sounds like the decision may have paid off for the light-heavyweight.
Bader entered the free agent market after he… Read More
Bellator 172: Foundations | Fedor Emelianenko
Bellator 172 to Feature Josh Thomson-Patricky ‘Pitbull’
By Press Release
HOLLYWOOD, CALIF. (January 27, 2017) – A lightweight feature bout pitting Josh Thomson (22-8, 1 NC) against Patricky “Pitbull” (16-8) will serve as the co-main event of Bellator 172 at SAP Center in San Jose, Calif.… Read More
Bellator 171: Chidi Njokuani Dominates Melvin Guillard
By FCF Staff
Here are the results for Friday’s Bellator 171 card, which took place in Mulvane, Kansas.
In the main event, Chidi Njokuani dominated UFC veteran Melvin Guillard, and received a unanimous decision win with scores of (30-25, 30-24, 30-26).… Read More
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Bellator 170: Chael Sonnen Comments on End to Tito Ortiz Bout, “I Couldn’t Breathe”
By FCF Staff
Following Chael Sonnen’s much debated and scrutinized submission loss to Tito Ortiz at Bellator 170, “The American Gangster’s” offered his take on what happened during the bout’s final moments.
Ortiz tapped Sonnen out in the first round,… Read More
Bellator 171 Weigh-In Results: Melvin Guillard & Chidi Njokuani Ready For Main Event
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 171, which will take place Friday night in Kansas City.
In the main event, Melvin Guillard will take on Chidi Njokuani in a 180 pound, catch-weight bout.
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Bellator 170’s Tito Ortiz – Chael Sonnen Tops 2 Million Viewers According to Latest Figures
By FCF Staff
Preliminary ratings for Bellator 170 indicated that the headliner between Chael Sonnen and Tito Ortiz drew 1.85 million viewers, and according to the latest figures, the fight had an audience in excess of 2 million.
Bellator’s broadcasting… Read More