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Douglas Lima says dream fight is Kamaru Usman, but Gegard Mousasi will do for now
Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima says his dream fight is a matchup against UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, but a fight against Gegard Mousasi will do for now. Lima recently defeated Rory MacDonald in the finals of the Bellator welterweight Grand Prix. He won the Bellator welterweight title from MacDonald, the Grand Prix, and the […]
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Curtis Millender discusses UFC release, reveals he signed with Bellator and has fight booked
It was recently announced that Curtis Millender was released from the UFC after going 3-2 in the promotion. He was coming off back-to-back losses, yet those losses were to Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos and Belal Muhammad, who are borderline top-15 fighters. Millender isn’t upset about getting cut but does have a chip on his shoulder […]
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Sergio Pettis explains decision to leave the UFC for Bellator
In a recent interview with MMA Junkie, Sergio Pettis up about the daunting experience of becoming a free agent and how it lead him to sign a new contract at Bellator. The flyweight took a leap of faith by leaving the UFC after fulfilling his contract to become a free agent. Shortly thereafter, he revealed […]
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Josh Barnett to make Bellator debut against fellow UFC veteran Ronny Markes
Josh Barnett finally has a dance partner for his Bellator debut. The former UFC heavyweight champion will make his debut with the Viacom-owned promotion on Friday, December 20 in Hawaii, in the main event of Bellator’s second annual Salute the Troops event. This card will be part of a weekend double-header featuring two Bellator events. […]
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Bellator 233 | Muhammed Lawal targets one last win to end career
Muhammed Lawal is ready to hang up the gloves for good. He just has one thing to take care of first. The 38-year-old already retired once following his loss to Jiri Prochazka at RIZIN 15 earlier this year. Yet retiring on a loss was not easy to stomach, and he decided to fight once more, […]
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Paul Daley not retiring, but refuses to fight in the United States again
Bellator welterweight Paul Daley is not retiring, but in a new social media post he says he will not fight in the United States again. Check out what Paul Daley said below on Instagram. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QC5dJJ9k4/?igshid=19azqnl2a2hx3 “So I just want to thank all of the U.S. fans that have supported me throughout my career. Loved and […]
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Manny Muro’s message following win over Nick Newell: ‘If you think it was a fluke, try me’
According to the oddsmakers and many MMA fans around the world, Nick Newell was supposed to kick off his new Bellator contract with a victory on Saturday night at Bellator 232. Although the respect levels for his opponent were at an all-time high, Manny Muro had other ideas. Despite being as high as a +550 […]
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Pros fighters react to Cat Zingano signing with Bellator MMA
A string of fighters from the world of mixed martial arts have reacted to the news that former UFC star Cat Zingano has signed a multi-fight deal with Bellator. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani confirmed the news last night, with many fans believing it was inevitable following her release from the Ultimate Fighting Championship in the summer. […]
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Cat Zingano signs with Bellator
A few months after being released by the UFC, former UFC women’s bantamweight title challenger Cat Zingano has signed a multifight deal with Bellator. ESPN’s Ariel Helwani revealed the signing on Tuesday, noting that Zingano is expected to compete in Bellator’s featherweight division. Her debut date and opponent are not yet finalized. Her signing with […]
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Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson 2 set for Bellator Japan
A rematch between former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler and former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson has been added to Bellator Japan. Bellator recently announced the rematch, which will serve as the co-main event on the Bellator Japan card, which takes place on December 29 at Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan. The fight will […]
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Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima says he is better than the UFC’s Kamaru Usman
Douglas Lima believes he is the best welterweight fighter in the world and that he would even KO UFC champion, Kamaru Usman. The Brazilian fighter defeated Rory Macdonald at Bellator 232, claiming the Bellator welterweight title and the Grand Prix prize of $1 million. Lima and MacDonald initially faced off in 2018 at UFC 192. […]
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Baby Slice’s TKO win at Bellator 232 overturned to no contest
Kevin Ferguson Jr., better known as Baby Slice, scored a short-notice victory at Bellator 232 over the weekend. That win is no more thanks to the Mohegan Tribe Department of Athletic Regulation. According to a report from MMA Fighting, his 38-second TKO win over Craig Campbell has been overturned to a no contest, as Campbell […]
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Rory MacDonald’s contract expired after Bellator 232
Rory MacDonald could soon be a free agent. The Canadian’s Bellator 232 fight with Douglas Lima, which he lost by unanimous decision, marked the final obligation on his latest contract with the Viacom-owned MMA promotion. Speaking to the media post-fight, MacDonald explained that his current Bellator contract is now expired, but that he’d be keen […]
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Rory MacDonald issues statement following title loss to Douglas Lima
At Bellator 232 on Saturday, October 26, Rory MacDonald collided with Douglas Lima in the final bout it the Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix. The Canadian fighter beat Lima during their first matchup in January 2018, but he wasn’t as successful the second time around. Their second battle didn’t have as much action as their first […]
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Scott Coker says Lorenz Larkin is next for Douglas Lima
Bellator president Scott Coker confirmed that Lorenz Larkin is next in line for a title shot against new Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima. Coker was asked by the media following Bellator 232 who would get the next title shot against Douglas Lima, and the Bellator bossman confirmed that Lorenz Larkin is likely going to get […]
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Dillon Danis proclaims himself “the best grappler in MMA” following Ben Askren’s loss to Demian Maia
Bellator’s Dillon Danis has proclaimed himself to be the “best grappler in MMA” following Ben Askren’s submission loss to Demian Maia at UFC Singapore. Dillon Danis, who is always vocal on his social media channels, took to Twitter to issue his latest bold statement. Here’s what Dillon Danis wrote. i am the best grappler in […]
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VIDEO | Ali Abdelaziz involved in another fighter altercation, this time with Bellator’s AJ Agazarm
MMA manager Ali Abdelaziz was involved in another fighter altercation, this time with Bellator grappling wizard AJ Agazarm at this weekend’s Bellator 232 event. AJ Agazarm, a Brazilian jiu-jitsu specialist who made the transition to MMA this year. posted a video on his social media of Ali Abdelaziz swiping at his phone while he was […]
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Douglas Lima issues statement after winning Bellator welterweight Grand Prix
Douglas Lima has issued a statement after winning the Bellator welterweight Grand Prix after his unanimous decision win over Rory MacDonald at Bellator 232. Douglas Lima won a clear decision over MacDonald to re-capture the Bellator welterweight title for the third time as well as win the Grand Prix. “The Phenom” was also awarded a […]
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Rory MacDonald reacts following title loss to Douglas Lima
Rory MacDonald squared off with Douglas Lima for second time in tonight’s Bellator 232 looking to retain his Bellator welterweight world championship. MacDonald and Lima had first met at Bellator 192 in January of 2018, with ‘The Red King’ emerging victorious by way of unanimous decision. Tonight’s rematch served as the finals of Bellator welterweight […]
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Pros react to Rory MacDonald vs. Douglas Lima 2 at Bellator 232
Rory MacDonald squared off with the man he defeated to win the title Douglas Lima in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 232 event. MacDonald (21-5-1 MMA) got to the Bellator welterweight grand prix finals (while retaining his title) by defeating Neiman Gracie and going to a majority draw with Jon Fitch. Meanwhile, Lima (31-7 MMA) […]
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Bellator 232 Results: Douglas Lima defeats Rory MacDonald (Highlights)
Bellator welterweight champion Rory MacDonald will face the man he defeated to win the title Douglas Lima in the headliner of tonight’s Bellator 232 event. MacDonald (21-5-1 MMA) got to the Bellator welterweight grand prix finals by defeating Neiman Gracie and going to a majority draw with Jon Fitch. Meanwhile, Lima (31-7 MMA) earned his […]
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Bellator 232 Results: Paul Daley stops Saad Awad in Round 2 (Video)
Welterweight knockout artist Paul Daley will return to the cage against Saad Awad in tonight’s Bellator 232 co-main event. ‘Semtex‘ was initially slated to face Sabah Homasi at tonight’s event, however that bout was scrapped and Awad ultimately stepped up on short-notice. Paul Daley (41-17-2 MMA) was last seen in action at June’s Bellator 232 […]
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MMA Community reacts to Frank Mir’s decision win over Roy Nelson
Frank Mir and Roy Nelson collided in the main event of Bellator 231 with both fighters on a recent losing skid. Frank Mir (18-13) is on a four-fight losing streak and is 2-8 in his last 10. He is also searching for his first Bellator win after losing by TKO to Fedor Emelianenko and Javy Ayala. His […]
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Bellator 231 Results and Highlights
Frank Mir and Roy Nelson are looking to snap their respective losing streaks in the main event of Bellator 231. Tonight’s event headliner will serve as a rematch, as Mir and Nelson first collided in 2011, with the former UFC champion emerging victorious. Since their fight in the UFC, both fighters have had mixed results, […]
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Adult film star Orion Starr set for Bellator MMA debut
Adult film star Orion Starr is set to make her professional mixed martial arts debut at Bellator 231 later tonight. Starr, whose real name is Rebecca Bryggman, first made the announcement back in late September. However, the story only seems to have gained traction in the last few days as we get closer and closer […]
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Bellator 232 | Pro fighters make their picks for Rory MacDonald vs. Douglas Lima
In the main event of Bellator 232, the welterweight title is on the line, as well as the welterweight grand prix title. The champion, Rory MacDonald rematches Douglas Lima in a very interesting bout. Heading into the scrap, the champion is a +130 underdog while the challenger is a -160 favorite. Ahead of the fight, […]
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Dillon Danis gets bullied child into BJJ, plots non-profit organization
Dillon Danis is helping a bullied teen by paying for his martial arts training. The news came after a video surfaced online of the boy being attacked at his school in Baltimore. He was pummelled by multiple students but amazingly he managed to stay on his feet and endure the attack. Like anyone watching the […]
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Dillon Danis purchases BJJ classes for bullied child
Bellator fighter Dillon Danis (2-0 MMA) has extended a generous offer to a child who is the recent victim of bullying. ‘El Jefe’ took to Twitter yesterday afternoon with a video showcasing a child getting bullied by his peers. Danis captioned the video with the following message to his followers: these videos break my heart […]