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Bellator’s Scott Coker: Josh Barnett “Keeps Knocking on The Door” For Fedor Emelianenko Fight
By FCF Staff
Now that Fedor Emelianenko’s scored a victory in the first fight, of what’s been labeled his retirement tour, it remains to be seen who the legend will fight next. But, Bellator President Scott Coker’s reporting former UFC… Read More
Bellator 237: Fedor Emelianenko Clarifies He’s Not Retiring Yet
By FCF Staff
Following Fedor Emelianenko’s victory over “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 237, the legend’s translator reported the heavyweight had announced he was retiring. But, while speaking to the media afterward, “The Last Emperor” clarified he’s not done yet.
Emelianenko… Read More
Bellator Japan: Fedor Emelianenko Not Certain Current Deal is in Fact a Retirement Tour
By FCF Staff
Fedor Emelianenko has three fights left on his current Bellator contract, which has been labeled as the legend’s retirement tour. But, the Russian heavyweight hasn’t closed the door to more bouts after that.
Emelianenko is booked to… Read More
Bellator 214: Ryan Bader vs. Fedor Emelianenko Led Card Delivers Strong Ratings For Promotion
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s 2019 campaign has started well, as it’s being reported last weekend’s Bellator 214 card drew the biggest ratings the promotion’s had in a year.
The January 26th card, which featured Ryan Bader quickly taking out Fedor… Read More
Wanderlei Silva Announces His Campaign For Brazilian Congress
By FCF Staff
Wanderlei Silva is scheduled to fight “Rampage” Jackson at Bellator 206, September 19th, and that fight could end up being the last of his storied career.
Recently the UFC and PRIDE vet announced that he’s running to… Read More
Bellator 198: Fedor Emelianenko Reports Chael Sonnen is “Friendly” When Cameras Aren’t On
By FCF Staff
Following Fedor Emelianenko’s win at Bellator 198, it didn’t take long for his next opponent, Chael Sonnen, to start trash talking. But, according to “The Last Emperor”, he’s encountered a different Sonnen behind the scenes.
Emelianenko faced… Read More
Matt Mitrione Says Stipe Miocic, Not Bellator Tourney Winner, Will be #1 Heavyweight
By FCF Staff
Bellator will crown a new heavyweight champ, via the promotion’s ongoing, grand-prix tourney, but Matt Mitrione believes Stipe Miocic will remain the best fighter in that division.
Mitrione will battle Roy Nelson tonight at Bellator 194, in… Read More
Bellator 192: Rory MacDonald Takes Welterweight Crown
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 192, which saw Rory MacDonald take the welterweight title from Douglas Lima, via unanimous decision.
The card also saw Chael Sonnen win his heavyweight, grand prix opening round bout with “Rampage”… Read More
Bellator 192 Weigh-In Results: Rory MacDonald & Douglas Lima Green Lit For Title Fight
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 192, which will take place tomorrow in Inglewood, California.
In the main event, Chael Sonnen will take on “Rampage” Jackson in the the opening round of Bellator’s grand prix. In… Read More
Scott Coker Believes Bellator’s HW Tourney is “Perfect” For Fedor Emelianenko
By FCF Staff
Although Bellator’s heavyweight tourney will feature several of the promotion’s top fighters, including the man who stopped Fedor Emelianenko last July, Matt Mitrione, Scott Coker believes the competition is “perfect” for the legendary Russian.
Emelianenko is expected… Read More
Fedor Emelianenko – Frank Mir Bout in The Works For Bellator’s HW Tourney
By FCF Staff
Recently Bellator announced that it will promote an all-star, heavyweight tournament in 2018, and a bout between Frank Mir and Fedor Emelianenko is in the works for the opening round.
When the competition was announced last week,… Read More
Bellator to Promote Heavyweight Championship Tourney, Fedor Emelianenko Among Big Name Competitors
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s 2018 schedule will feature a heavyweight tournament, which will crown a new champion for the division.
The tournament will feature Fedor Emelianenko, Matt Mitrione, Roy Nelson, Frank Mir, Chael Sonnen, Ryan Bader, “Rampage” Jackson and “King… Read More
Bellator 175: “King Mo” Lawal “Wouldn’t Mind” Fighting Winner of Fedor Emelianenko – Matt Mitrione
By FCF Staff
Following “King Mo” Lawal’s win over “Rampage” Jackson last night at Bellator 175, the promotion announced he’ll face Ryan Bader on June 24th. But, the accomplished fighter also has his sights on another all-star bout.
Lawal worked… Read More
Bellator Announces MMA-Kickboxing Event for Return to Italy
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (September 21, 2016) – Within days of “Bellator Kickboxing: Budapest,” the Scott Coker-led promotion hosted a press conference yesterday at the historic Palazzo Vecchio in Florence, Italy to announce its next international extravaganza.… Read More
Chuck Liddell And Forrest Griffin to Coach New TUF Latin America
By FCF Staff
Chuck Liddell and Forrest Griffin are returning to “The Ultimate Fighter”, as the UFC has announced the Hall of Fame fighters will coach the third season of TUF Latin America.
Liddell was a coach on the first… Read More
UFC FN 77: Corey Anderson Steps in For Tom Lawlor
By FCF Staff
After defeating Jan Blachowicz last month, Corey Anderson already has his next fight, as the TUF 19 winner is replacing Tom Lawlor at UFC FN 77.
The UFC has announced that Lawlor has withdrawn from his November… Read More
WSOF 24: Jon Fitch vs. Yushin Okami Among Several Bouts Announced
By WSOF (via press release)
LAS VEGAS (July 30, 2015) –World Series of Fighting (WSOF.com) will return to Foxwoods Resort Casino in Mashantucket, Conn. for the second time this year with another star-studded, world-class Mixed Martial Arts… Read More
Bellator 140: Roger Carroll Steps in on Short Notice to Battle Brennan Ward
By FCF Staff
Bellator 140 has received a change just days away from the July 17th card, as the promotion has announced that Roger Carroll has agreed to fight Brennan Ward on short notice.
Ward was scheduled to fight Gavin… Read More
Report: Brian Stann Believes Lyoto Machida’s Loss to Luke Rockhold Could Have Impacted Performance Saturday
By FCF Staff
For the first time in his memorable career, Lyoto Machida has been finished in consecutive fights, and UFC commentator Brian Stann believes there could be a link.
Machida was knocked out by Yoel Romero at UFC Fight… Read More
UFC FN 70: Steve Bosse to Make Octagon Debut After Being Pulled From UFC 186
By FCF Staff
After being added, and then pulled from UFC 186 in a matter of days, Steve Bosse has been re-booked for his Octagon debut.
Bosse was signed to face Fabio Maldonado on April 25th, after Bellator was granted… Read More