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Bellator 192: Chael Sonnen Talks Defending the Heavyweight Title, GSP, Finishing Career “Face Down...

We spoke to Bellator World Heavyweight Grand Prix combatant Chael Sonnen on Wednesday's Bellator 192 conference call about giving up weight, and potentially defending the title should he win the tournament. Chael Sonnen is considered by many to be a...
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Big John McCarthy Joins Bellator MMA Broadcast Team

A 'Big' name has joined the Bellator broadcast team to help replace recently departed Jimmy Smith. Legendary referee 'Big' John McCarthy is switching course, joining Bellator MMA's broadcast team starting with the upcoming Bellator 192. The promotion announced the news...
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UFC, Bellator and Beyond: 18 Fighters to Watch For in 2018

Cageside's Mike Straus examines the talent both in and outside of the UFC with 18 fighters to watch in 2018! Last year I decided to write down 17 fighters to keep an eye on in 2017. This wasn’t an article...
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MMA 2017 — the Year that Was: MayMac, GSP, Jon Jones’ Downfall, and Free...

GSP. Free Agency. Mayweather-McGregor. The downward spiral of Jon Jones. These stories defined MMA in 2017. Looking back over the past twelve months in the MMA world, one thing stands out: the biggest story of the year wasn't about MMA....
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Bellator 191’s James Thompson Fails Drug Test, Suspended One Year

. Looks like 'The Colossus' will be out of action for a while. Bellator 191 heavyweight James Thompson will be out of action for a year after failing a drug test linked to this month's Newcastle card. As first noted...
Bellator 195 Darrion Caldwell vs. Leandro Higo

Darrion Caldwell Makes First Title Defense Against Leandro Higo in Bellator 195 Main Event

The Bellator 195 main event is set, and it will feature bantamweight champ Darrion Caldwell defending his title for the first time. Bellator 195 has its headliner. Bantamweight champ Darrion Caldwell's first title defense will go down atop the card,...

Bellator’s Rafael Lovato Jr. — A True Mixed Martial Artist

Jiu-jitsu ace Rafael Lovato Jr. picked up another big win at Bellator 189, but for the first time in his MMA career, the bout went to the scorecards. We asked him for his take on the fight, and what...
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Bellator 194 Gets Roy Nelson vs. Matt Mitrione As Headliner

The Bellator World Heavyweight Grand Prix 2018 continues in Connecticut next February, with Roy Nelson making his return. Bellator 194 is going big... country. Roy Nelson vs. Matt Mitrione, which had already been linked to the event, has been confirmed...
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Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2 Gallery

In case you missed it (or even if you didn't), check out the action below from Friday's Bellator 189: Budd vs. Blencowe 2! Bellator 189 went down Friday, December 1 from the WinStar World Casino and Resort in Thackerville, Oklahoma....
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Royce Gracie’s Son Khonry Will Debut at Bellator 192 Next Year

Royce Gracie has been a consistent presence at Bellator events of late. Now his son will get in the Bellator cage. If ever there were a man who needed no introduction in the MMA world, Royce Gracie would be it....

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