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Brendan Schaub addresses issue with Bellator MMA/Rizin FF cross-promotional events
Former UFC heavyweight competitor Brendan Schaub weighed in on the issue with Bellator and Rizin FF cross-promotional events. The issue is being addressed after both promotions collided on Dec. 31 in Japan. The night of fights ended up being a clean sweep for Scott Coker and his team, going 5-0 against Rizin’s best. Coker was […]
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Scott Coker explains decision behind canceling Bellator 241
The Bellator 241 fight card had been scheduled to take place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Connecticut last Friday and was supposed to be a night where Bellator’s Featherweight World Grand Prix continued on with two fights, including champion Patricio Pitbull vs Pedro Carvalho with the title on the line, but those plans came […]
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Rafael Lovato Jr’s story is a reminder that MMA is more than just wins, losses, and titles
The recent headlines in the world of MMA have consisted of: two fighters at the top of their division getting into an argument on Radio Row at the Super Bowl, and an ESPN personality getting ripped for his lack of knowledge on the sport, however, there’s a far greater and more important story happening in […]
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Rory MacDonald on leaving Bellator for PFL: “It seemed like their interest in me kinda died”
Former Bellator welterweight champion and UFC welterweight title challenger Rory MacDonald made headlines on Monday when it was announced by ESPN that he was leaving Bellator MMA and joining the Professional Fighters League. Following his shocking move, MacDonald joined Ariel Helwani’s MMA Show Podcast and discussed why he left Bellator MMA following his loss to […]
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“Bellator 138: Shamrock vs. Slice” Lineup Complete with 14 Fights
Next month’s Bellator 138 event in St. Louis is now complete with a total of 14 exciting fights we can look forward to watching. The event is headlined by a heavyweight grudge match featuring Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson taking on MMA pioneer Ken Shamrock. In the night’s co-main event slot, Bellator featherweight champion Patricio Freire […]
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BELLATOR 132 RESULTS: Pitbull Retains Title, Makes Straus Tap
Tonight’s bout may go down as one of the most controversial championship fights in Bellator history. There were a handful of low-blows from both men and an eye poke from Straus led to multiple halts in action from referee John McCarthy. Straus was punished with a point deduction in the second round after he landed […]
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Dana White on “unique relationship” with Rampage: “He’s a good dude”
Rampage Jackson left the UFC nearly 2 years ago, the former champ’s departure was a bitter one that saw Jackson signed by the UFC’s rival company, Bellator MMA. This week Rampage sent out a Tweet hinting that he should have stayed with the UFC (See that HERE). UFC President Dana White spoke to TSN’s ‘Off […]
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Bellator Planning More Motocross Events In The Future
Last month Bellator MMA held an unannounced MMA card, which took place before a motocross event, in which several of the top MotoX riders in the world competed for truck loads of cash. The event was such a success that Bellator plans on holding more MMA-MotoX crossover events in the future. Monster Energy Combat Sports […]
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Bellator MMA: 5 Rounds Will Brooks
Go 5 Rounds with Interim Lightweight World Champion Will Brooks as he prepares to face Michael Chandler at Bellator 131 on Saturday, November 15th live on Spike TV!
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‘Bellator 131: Ortiz vs. Bonnar’ Card Finalized With 12 Bouts
The full card for Bellator 131 has been finalized for one of the biggest events in Bellator history from San Diego’s Valley View Casino Center on Saturday, November 15th live and free on Spike TV. The night will feature one of the biggest grudge matches in the sport as MMA icons clash when Tito “The […]
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Bellator MMA: Uncut – Behind-the-Scenes with Emanuel Newton, Marloes Coenen & Dave Jansen
We go behind-the-scenes of Bellator 130 with Light Heavyweight Champion Emanuel Newton, Marloes Coenen after her Bellator MMA debut & Dave Jansen after his defeat over Rick Hawn.
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REPLAY! Highlights From Bellator 130
Emanuel Newton defended his Light Heavyweight Championship with a fifth round finish, while Bobby Lashley, Marloes Coenen and Dave Jansen also notched wins in the Bellator cage.
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PHOTOS | War Machine’s Suicide Note
Earlier this month it was revealed that War Machine had attempted to commit suicide while in jail, but was found unconscious by a guard, and survived. Now TMZ has received copy of the suicide note left by War Machine prior to the suicide attempt.
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Bellator 128 Full Event Highlights
Bellator 128 Highlights – Friday, October 10th – Joe Warren becomes the new Bantamweight World Champion. Michael Page earns a unanimous decision win against Nah-Shon Burrell & more!
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Michael Chandler & Will Brooks – Twitter Beef Gone Wrong
At the top of the Bellator lightweight heap sit Michael Chandler and Will Brooks. And with an eventual matchup between the two, their dislike has brought them to beef, on twitter. Check it: @MikeChandlerMMA "you better pack a lunch"? Are you serious? What is this leave it to beaver? I can't even talk to you […]
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Bellator MMA: Uncut – Behind-the-Scenes with Daniel Straus, Kendall Grove & more!
Go behind-the-scenes at Bellator 128 with Bellator MMA: Uncut! Take a fight week journey with former Featherweight World Champion Daniel Straus! Plus, get outside the cage with Kendall Grove, Fernando Gonzalez & more!
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Stephan Bonnar Attacks Reporter For Bringing Up Tito Ortiz
Aaron Tru was in the process of interviewing Stephan Bonnar on video about his upcoming fight with Tito Ortiz, when he suddenly found himself caught in a standing rear naked choke. Tru posted the following message on The UnderGround, promising that this was in no way staged. I just want to say this was not […]
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BJPENN.com Radio Replay With Travis Browne, Walel Watson, And Daniel Straus
Last night BJPENN.com was back with another star studded lineup that consisted of former Bellator MMA champion Daniel Straus, Walel ‘The Gazelle’ Watson, and top ranked UFC heavyweight Travis ‘Hapa’ Browne. In case you missed the show you can listen to it below. Check Out Sports Podcasts at Blog Talk Radio with BJPenncom Radio on […]
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Fedor Says UFC “Offered Unacceptable Conditions”
Fedor Emelianenko is considered by many MMA fans to be the GOAT (Greatest Of All Time), the only argument against the Pride FC legend is that he never fought in the UFC. As a result, he is overlooked by others while being discussed in terms of who the GOAT is. The UFC had tried to […]
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Tito Ortiz: “Bjorn Rebney Just Made Empty Promises”
Since Scott Coker took over the Presidential duties of Bellator MMA, many fighters have emerged and stated that they were more than thrilled with the change, given their dislike for former President Bjorn Rebney. Now Tito Ortiz is speaking out about the former Bellator MMA President, saying the Bjorn made empty promises that almost kept […]
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Brian Rogers Now Set To Face Brazilian Striker Rafael Carvalho At Bellator 125
The opponent changes continue for Brian Rogers, as the Ohio native is now set to take on Brazilian striker Rafael Carvalho after Brett Cooper has withdrawn from the fight due to a back injury suffered in training, After originally preparing to face James Irvin at Bellator 125 on September 19th, Rogers will once again prepare […]
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Bellator 126 Finalized With 11 Bouts
A storm is heading to Phoenix as Alexander Shlemenko will return to the Bellator cage on Friday, September 26th to defend his Bellator middleweight title against Brandon Halsey live on Spike TV from Grand Canyon University Arena. The event will also feature the Bellator Lightweight Tournament Final and a full preliminary card. Former heavyweight tournament […]
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Coker & Chou Bring Magic Back To Friday Night Fights with Bellator 123
Friday September 5th was an amazing night to be a fan of mixed martial arts. On an evening that played host to over twenty MMA fights between the Ultimate Fighting Championship and Bellator, the biggest winners were backstage at Bellator in Connecticut. Bellator President Scott Coker and matchmaker Rich Chou brought an amazing night of […]
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Kongo: ‘The UFC treated me like $#it’
“You know some things happen unexpectedly in your career but no matter what happens you can get everything you want, everything in my career now is good. But the UFC threw me away after treating me like shit at the end. You have to be really tough, they (UFC) just pushed all the time, push, […]
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13 Released From Bellator Roster, Including Former Champion
Under the expert guidance of new president Scott Coker, Bellator MMA is continuing to make loads of changes as they push towards a new start at success. Part of those changes, unfortunately, are fighter cuts. In a report coming out of sherdog.com, the promotion has confirmed the release of 13 fighters, including former light-heavyweight champion […]
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Mayhem Miller Does His Sand-Bucket Challenge, Calls Out Scott Coker To A Conversation
Embattled MMA veteran Jason “Mayhem” Miller is doing things different these days, and hoping that new Bellator boss Scott Coker is watching. Check it!
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2013 Female Fighter Of The Year Winner Inks Deal With Bellator
Just days after Bellator President Scott Coker reinstated the women’s division to Bellator by bringing in top featherweights Marloes Coenen and Julia Budd, Bellator has a new addition to the roster as Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu ace Talita Nogueira (6-0) has joined the promotion. Currently ranked in the Top 10 Featherweight rankings, the multiple-time jiu-jitsu champion will […]
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Coker Planning 16 Events In 2015 For Bellator Reboot
“The first thing we had to change was the tournament format. Which we did. The second thing is we have to go and recruit the top talent and cultivate the talent we have here now. And the third thing was the staff running 10 shows in a row. Talk about a burnout. We had to […]