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Bellator 273 Results
By Press Release
Bellator 273 Main Card Results:
- C-Ryan Bader (29-7, 1 NC) defeated IC-Valentin Moldavsky (11-2) via unanimous decision (48-47, 48-47, 48-47)
- #6-Benson Henderson (29-11) defeated #7-Islam Mamedov (20-2-1) via split decision (29-28, 28-29, 29-28)
- Henry Corrales (20-6) defeated Aiden Lee (10-6) via unanimous technical decision (29-28, 30-27, 30-27) – (accidental eye poke)
Bellator 273 Weigh In Results
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BELLATOR MMA 273: BADER VS. MOLDAVSKY MAIN CARD:
Saturday, Jan. 29 – live on SHOWTIME
10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT
Heavyweight World Title Main Event: C-Ryan Bader (232.2) vs. IC-Valentin Moldavsky (234.4)
Lightweight Bout: #6-Benson Henderson (155.8)… Read More
Bellator 268: Five Fighters Collect Six-Figure Paydays
By FCF Staff
Bellator 268 took place earlier this month in Phoenix, Arizona, and the card reportedly saw five fighters earn six-figure purses.
Bellator 268 went down on October 16th, and featured the semifinals for the promotion’s light heavyweight grand… Read More
Bellator 268: Vadim Nemkov Defends Belt, Advances to Grand Prix Final
By FCF Staff
Here are the results from Bellator 268, which took place Saturday in Phoenix, Arizona.
In the main event, light heavyweight champ Vadim Nemkov submitted Julius Anglickas with a fourth-round, kimura.
In the other semifinal for the light… Read More
Bellator 268 Weigh-in Results
By FCF Staff
The fighters have hit the scales in advance of Bellator 268, and all of the bouts are proceeding.
Saturday’s event will feature champion Vadim Nemov taking on Julius Anglickas in the semifinals of the light heavyweight grand prix,… Read More
Bellator 268: Full Card Announced For October 16th Event
By FCF Staff
Bellator has shared out the complete line-up for its October 16th card, which is taking place at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona.
The upcoming card will feature the semifinals of Bellator’s light heavyweight grand prix, which will… Read More
Anthony Pettis Appointed to GAMMA USA Athletes’ Commission
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The Global Association of Mixed Martial Arts (GAMMA), today announced that Anthony Pettis has joined the Athletes’ Commission under GAMMA USA.
Continuing to add growth to the GAMMA USA leadership team, current PFL Lightweight & former UFC/WEC… Read More
Michael Chandler Admits Dan Hooker Wasn’t on “The Highest Run of The Radar”
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler is booked to fight Dan Hooker at UFC 257 later this month, but the former Bellator champ admits he wasn’t initially, expecting to face the contender.
Recently it was announced that Chandler will battle Hooker… Read More
Report: Michael Chandler to Face Dan Hooker in UFC Debut
By FCF Staff
It looks like Michael Chandler has his UFC debut booked, as it’s being reported the former Bellator champ will take on Dan Hooker this month.
Chandler (21-5), who eventually signed with the UFC after stopping Benson Henderson… Read More
Michael Chandler Reports Start of Camp “28”
By FCF Staff
There’s been no official word from the UFC on when and who Michael Chandler will fight in his promotional debut. But, the former Bellator lightweight champ is reporting that he’s started a training camp.
After Chandler signed… Read More
Bellator 253: A.J. McKee Quickly Submits Darrion Caldwell
By FCF Staff
A.J. McKee has advanced to the finals of Bellator’s featherweight grand prix, as the undefeated fighter quickly submitted Darrion Caldwell in their semifinal bout.
Caldwell (15-4) took McKee (17-0) down not long into their fight. But, soon… Read More
Bellator 253 Weigh-in Results: Darrion Caldwell & A.K. McKee Hit Their Marks
By FCF Staff
Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 253, which is taking place Thursday in Uncasville, Connecticut.
In the main event, former bantamweight champ Darrion Caldwell will face A.J. McKee in a featherweight, grand prix semifinal fight.
Bellator… Read More
Michael Chandler: Tony Ferguson is “The Scariest Guy” on UFC Roster
By FCF Staff
It remains to be seen who Michael Chandler will face in his UFC debut. But while discussing the promotion’s top lightweights recently, the former Bellator champ said Tony Ferguson is “the scariest guy” on the roster.
Following… Read More
Michael Chandler on Why It’s a “No” on Fighting Islam Makhachev at UFC 254
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler is in Abu Dhabi this week and is prepared to step into the main event if need be, but the decorated lightweight isn’t interested in facing Islam Makhachev.
After the former Bellator champ recently signed with… Read More
Bellator’s Scott Coker Believes Michael Chandler’s “Destiny Lies Elsewhere”
By FCF Staff
Following Michael Chandler’s move from Bellator to the UFC, Scott Coker has nothing but good things to say about the promotion’s former lightweight champ.
Chander wrapped up his Bellator contract in August by stopping Benson Henderson in… Read More
Michael Chandler Signs With UFC, Will Serve as Backup For Nurmagomedov vs. Gaethje
By FCF Staff
Following reported indications that the UFC was close to signing Michael Chandler, the promotion has announced that it has added the former Bellator lightweight champ to its roster.
Recently UFC President Dana White announced on ESPN SportsCenter… Read More
Dana White “Would Love to Meet” With Michael Chandler
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler has said he plans to entertain offers from the other promotions, and Dana White is interested in talking with the former Bellator champ.
Chandler recently completed his Bellator deal, by taking out former UFC champ… 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
Bellator MMA Launches Exclusive Channel on Pluto TV
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Bellator MMA and Pluto TV, ViacomCBS companies, today announced that they have partnered to launch an exclusive channel on Pluto TV with iconic, action-packed past matches showcasing legendary talent and champions all from Bellator’s extensive library of… Read More
Michael Chandler Would “Love” to Retire With Bellator, But Notes Fighting is a “Business
By FCF Staff
Michael Chandler has been fighting under Bellator’s banner for nearly ten years, and has become one of the promotion’s most respected fighters. But, with free agency looming, the former lightweight champ says he needs to consider his… Read More