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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.

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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

By FCF Staff

Although Fedor Emelianenko is now 43-year’s-old, and has been taken out in two of his last four bouts, “Rampage” Jackson understands the storied heavyweight can still pack a punch.

Jackson is booked to fight the former PRIDE … Read More

By FCF Staff

Following Dominick Reyes’ impressive win over Chris Weidman last month, it looks like the undefeated light-heavyweight will fight UFC champ Jon Jones soon.

Since Reyes finished Weidman in the opening round at UFC Boston, there’s been extensive … Read More

By FCF Staff

Bellator has yet to hold an event in Russia, but it looks like the promotion is hoping to hold an event in the nation with its greatest fighter to date, Fedor Emelianenko.

Recently Bellator announced that it … Read More

By Press Release

LOS ANGELES – The third edition of Bellator’s World Grand Prix is set to launch with 16 featherweight athletes vying for the 145-pound championship and a one million dollar grand prize.

Streaming exclusively on DAZN, the world’s … Read More

By FCF Staff

Bellator has announced that a rematch between Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov will headline the promotion’s August 24th card in Bridgeport, Connecticut.

The heavyweights fought this past February, but the fight was declared a no-contest, as Kharitonov … Read More

By FCF Staff

The fighting career of Fedor Emelianenko is going to continue, and it will do so under the Bellator banner.

Following Bellator 222, the promotion has announced that the legendary, 42-year-old heavyweight has signed a contract extension.

“I … Read More

By FCF Staff

Following Chael Sonnen’s loss to Lyoto Machida “The American Gangster” announced his memorable career has to come to an end. But, Sonnen says he didn’t have plans to retire if he was defeated.

Sonnen was stopped by … Read More

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LOS ANGELES – The full slate of bouts for Bellator’s doubleheader return to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. on Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 has been completed with two stacked five-fight main cards and exciting preliminary … Read More

By FCF Staff

Fedor Emelianenko has updated fans and observes on his condition, following his quick, knockout loss to Ryan Bader at Bellator 214.

The Russian legend was quickly put down and bloodied by punches from Bader on Saturday night, … Read More

By FCF Staff

With January 26th fast approaching and no main event scheduled for UFC 233, it’s being reported that the promotion has decided to cancel the event.

The upcoming card was scheduled to take place in Anaheim, California on … Read More

By Press Release

LOS ANGELES – On February 15 and 16, Bellator returns to Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. for two back-to-back nights of exciting MMA action.

On Friday, the event will be anchored by a heavyweight battle between … Read More

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LOS ANGELES – The co-main event of Bellator’s return to the “Fabulous” Forum in Inglewood, Calif. on Jan. 26 will see reigning middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi (45-6-2) defend his title against undefeated Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt Rafael … Read More

By FCF Staff

Chael Sonnen was largely on the receiving end during his frantic, and quick bout with Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 208, and some of those blows came after an ill fated roll.

Sonnen battled back from taking some … Read More

By FCF Staff

Chael Sonnen battled back from an early knockdown tonight at Bellator 208, but eventually, Fedor Emelianenko finished the accomplished vet, and advanced to the finals of the heavyweight grand-prix.

Emelianenko sent Sonnen to the deck moments into … Read More

By FCF Staff

Here are the weigh-in results for Bellator 207, which will take place tomorrow in Uncasville, Connecticut.

In the main event, Ryan Bader will face Matt Mitrione in a semifinal bout of Bellator’s heavyweight grand-prix.

Main Card (Paramount, … Read More

By FCF Staff

Bellator President Scott Coker has announced that “King Mo” Lawal and Liam McGeary are going to battle next.

The fight will be part of Bellator’s December 15th card in Honolulu, Hawaii.

Lawal (21-7) was knocked out by … Read More

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LOS ANGELES – The greatest heavyweight of all time Fedor Emelianenko (37-5, 1 NC) will battle the trash-talking Chael Sonnen (31-15-1) in the second semifinal of Bellator’s Heavyweight World Grand Prix. The highly anticipated matchup will emanate … Read More

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