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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has come to an agreement with John McCarthy to serve as color commentator during broadcasts on the soon-to-launch Paramount Network, which kicks off with Bellator 192 on … Read More

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LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce that it has reached a multi-fight deal with Quinton “Rampage” Jackson (37-12), exclusively securing the talents of one of the most well-known and fan-favorite competitors in MMA history. This … Read More

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LOS ANGELES — Bellator MMA is proud to announce the signing of perennial top contender Gegard Mousasi to an exclusive, multi-fight contract.

Long-considered to be one of the elite two-division threats in MMA, Mousasi joins Bellator currently … Read More

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Following an in crowd, altercation between Paul Daley and Michael Page at Bellator 179, it sounds like the welterweights will be booked to battle in the cage.

After Daley was submitted by Rory MacDonald on Friday, the … Read More

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As a result of Demian Maia’s win at UFC 211, it’s believed he’ll face Tyron Woodley next, and the welterweight champ’s already warning the contender to bring a different approach for their fight.

Maia took on Jorge … Read More

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LOS ANGELES — A newly announced heavyweight bout featuring Cheick Kongo (26-10-2) against Augusto Sakai (9-0-1) has been added to the already-electric Bellator 179: Daley vs. MacDonald event, which emanates from The SSE Arena, Wembley on May … Read More

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In recent weeks, Bellator has signed UFC vets like Ryan Bader, Lorenz Larkin and Michael McDonald, and Michael Chandler believes more fighters will head to the Viacom owned promotion.

The recent wave of signings are in keeping … Read More

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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

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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

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Following BJ Penn’s one sided, defeat to Yair Rodriguez, there’s been plenty of debate as to whether the legend should have returned to the Octagon at all. But, according to his boxing coach, Jason Parillo, ring rust … Read More

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Tyron Woodley secured the UFC’s 170 title in July by taking out Robbie Lawler, but the new champ says he won’t celebrate the accomplishment, until he defeats Stephen Thompson.

Woodley knocked out Lawler in the opening round … Read More

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SANTA MONICA, CALIF (October 11, 2016) – A lightweight showdown pitting Adam Piccolotti (8-0) against Brandon Girtz (14-4) and a light heavyweight matchup pitting Linton “The Swarm” Vassell (16-5) versus Francis Carmont (14-4) have been added to … Read More

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Tyron Woodley repeatedly said that his first title defense wasn’t going to be against Stephen Thompson, but today the welterweight champ announced that he will indeed fight the contender on November 12th.

During the FOX Sports 1 … Read More

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For months there’s been speculation as to whether Chael Sonnen will return to the cage, and now we know the answer is yes, but, it won’t be the Octagon.

Bellator has announced that it has signed Sonnen … Read More

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Shortly after it was reported that Rory MacDonald has signed with Bellator, it’s been confirmed that Donald Cerrone has signed a new, multi-fight deal with the UFC.

Cerrone, who took out Rick Story at UFC 202 last … Read More

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Following Tyron Woodley’s victory at UFC 201, the new champ said he wants to fight Nick Diaz at UFC 202, but Stephen Thompson insists he should be next.

Woodley took out Robbie Lawler with a vicious series … Read More

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Prior to UFC 201, Stephen Thompson argued that he, and not Tyron Woodley should fight for the title. Well, now that the latter’s the UFC’s welterweight champ, it looks like he’s looking past Thompson to Nick Diaz.… Read More

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Heading into UFC 201, the odssmakers have Robbie Lawler as the favorite to win Saturday’s bout with Tyron Woodley, but Kenny Florian is going with the latter.

The welterweight fight will headline the July 30th card, which … Read More

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Patrick Cote isn’t currently ranked in the top 15, but the surging welterweight isn’t going to let that stop him from calling for a title shot, if he takes out Donald Cerrone at UFC Fight Night 89.… Read More

By Kelsey Mowatt

Jason Saggo will battle Leandro “Buscape” Silva at UFC FN 89, and the lightweight’s hoping to turn even more heads his way, following his impressive win over Justin Salas.

The Wulfrun MMA fighter took on Salas this … Read More