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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 173 to Feature Liam McGeary vs. Chris Fields
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (January 10, 2017) – A light heavyweight bout pitting former 205-pound world champion Liam McGeary (11-1) against Chris Fields (11-7-1) will serve as the main event of “Bellator 173: McGeary vs. Fields,” which… Read More
Bellator 163: Paul Daley no Longer Competing at Today’s Event
By FCF Staff
After Paul Daley reportedly had a difficult weight cut on Thursday, Bellator has announced the fighter is no longer fighting today in Uncasville, Connecticut.
The British fighter was booked to face Derek Anderson tonight, after he came… Read More
Bellator 169: “King Mo” Lawal to Face Satoshi Ishii in Promotion’s Ireland Debut
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (October 12, 2016) – Check Ireland off the list of countries Bellator MMA has yet to hold an event in, with the announcement that the Scott Coker-led promotion is set for action at… Read More
Bellator 163: Wrestling Prospects Ed Ruth And Tyrell Fortune to Make MMA Debuts
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (October 6, 2016) –Two of Bellator’s highly touted wrestling prospects Ed Ruth and Tyrell Fortune will make their eagerly anticipated mixed martial arts debuts against Mark Mangiardi (Debut) andCody Miskell (Debut) during the… Read More
Bellator 163: Sergei Kharitonov vs. Javy Ayala Among New Additions
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF (October 3, 2016) – A welterweight showdown pitting Paul “Semtex” Daley (38-14-2) against Derek “The Barbaric” Anderson (14-2) as well as a heavyweight bout featuring Sergei Kharitonov (23-5) against Javy “Eye Candy” Ayala… Read More
Bellator 158: Francis Carmont Gets New Opponent After Linton Vassell Withdraws
By Press Release
LONDON — (July 5, 2016) – An injury to Linton Vassell (16-5, 1 NC) has derailed “The Swarm’s” summer plans of competing in front of his fellow Englishmen against Francis Carmont (24-11) during the main… Read More
Bellator 154: Saad Awad – “Cyborg” Santos, Adam Piccolotti – Ray Wood Latest Additions
By Press Release
SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (May 5, 2016) – A welterweight matchup pitting “Cyborg” Santos (21-16) against Bellator MMA veteran Saad Awad (18-7) and a lightweight meeting featuring Adam Piccolotti (7-0) versus Ray Wood (6-1) have been… Read More
Bellator 154: Josh Thomson’s Withdrawal Confirmed, Sergei Kharitonov Added to Card
By FCF Staff
Following reports that Josh Thomson has been forced out of a May 14th bout with Michael Chandler due to injury, Bellator has confirmed the fighter’s withdrawal.
According to a press release sent out by the promotion, Thomson… Read More
Report: Josh Thomson Injured, no Longer Fighting Michael Chandler at Bellator 154
By FCF Staff
It looks as though Bellator 154 will no longer feature a lightweight bout between contenders Michael Chandler and Josh Thomson.
The two were scheduled to fight at the May 14th card in San Jose, but according to… Read More
UFC on FOX 19: Glover Teixeira Storms Through Rashad Evans
By FCF Staff
Glover Teixeira took a big step towards earning another title shot tonight at UFC on FOX 19, as the dangerous light-heavyweight needed less than two minutes to take out Rashad Evans.
Teixeira dropped Evans with a perfectly… Read More
Glover Teixeira to Fight Rashad Evans, After “Shogun” Rua Withdraws
By FCF Staff
UFC on FOX 19 has undergone a big change, as the promotion has announced that “Shogun” Rua has withdrawn from the April 16th card due to injury. As a result, fellow light-heavyweight contender Glover Teixeira has agreed… Read More
Scott Coker Says More Signings Coming For Bellator, Fighters “Want to See What Their Value Is”
By FCF Staff
Bellator is making headlines today after signing Benson Henderson to a contract, and according to the promotion’s president Scott Coker, the move is the “tip of the iceberg”.
Henderson has elected to sign with Bellator, after he… Read More
UFC FN 77: Glover Teixeira Hopes to “Fight Soon” For The Title, Ready to Get “The Work Done”
By Kelsey Mowatt
Although Glover Teixeira hopes to secure another shot at the light-heavyweight title in the short term future, the veteran understands he has some work to do in the interim.
Teixeira took on fellow contender Patrick Cummins at… Read More
UFC FN 77: Glover Teixeira Says Patrick Cummins Keeps “Getting Better”, But Plans to “Impress The Crowd”
By FCF Staff
Patrick Cummins has worked his way into the UFC’s top ten rankings at 205, but Glover Teixeira believes he has the strategy to defeat the rising fighter at UFC Fight Night 77.
Teixeira will take on Cummins… Read More
UFC 192: Ryan Bader Discusses Impressive Win, Unclear Title Shot Picture
By FCF Staff
Ryan Bader took another big step towards a title shot at UFC 192 on Saturday, but because of recent developments regarding Jon Jones, when and if “Darth” will face Daniel Cormier remains unclear.
Bader out… Read More
Bellator “Dynamite”: Tito Ortiz Leads Way in Salaries
By FCF Staff
Bellator’s “Dynamite” card went down this past Saturday in San Jose, California, and Tito Ortiz reportedly led the way in terms of salaries.
Ortiz took on light-heavyweight champ Liam McGeary in the card’s main event, and was… Read More
Report: Bellator “Dynamite” Averages 800,000 Viewers
By FCF Staff
Although this past weekend’s “Dynamite” card included several of Bellator’s top fighters, and featured GLORY matches as well, the card did not deliver huge ratings for Spike.
The September 19th event, which saw light-heavyweight champ Liam McGeary… Read More
Report: “King Mo” Lawal Out For 6-8 Weeks Following Injury at “Dynamite”
By FCF Staff
“King Mo” Lawal was forced to withdraw from Bellator’s “Dynamite” light-heavyweight tourney, but it looks as though the accomplished fighter won’t be sidelined for too long, all things considered.
Lawal worked his way to a unanimous decision… Read More
Bellator “Dynamite”: Liam McGeary Defends Title, Fedor Emelianenko to Fight on Spike NYE
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator and Glory’s “Dynamite” card tonight in San Jose, which saw Bellator’s light-heavyweight champ Liam McGeary submit Tito Ortiz in the headliner.
McGeary forced the UFC hall of famer to tap out… Read More