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Ex-UFC, Invicta Veteran Leslie Smith Joins Bellator MMA

Leslie Smith is set to give a big boost to the Bellator women's featherweight division. Leslie Smith has found a new home. Roughly a year after her exit from the UFC, thick with controversy, and two since she last stepped...
Melvin Manhoef

Melvin Manhoef vs. Kent Kauppinen Added to Bellator: London

Malvin Manhoef returns to face England's Kent Kauppinen at Bellator: London this June. Bellator's return to London has added a middleweight scrap that screams knockout. The promotion announced via social media early Tuesday that Melvin Manhoef would face Kent Kauppinen...
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Bellator 222’s Lyoto Machida on Chael Sonnen: “That’s the Best Name I Can Fight”

Lyoto Machida will headline Bellator 222 against Chael Sonnen, a man whose name excited Machida when offered to him. New York, NY - Lyoto Machida had a legendary career in the UFC, and is now making a push to have...
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Bellator 222: Neiman Gracie Loves Hawaii, Gives Thoughts on Welterweight Grand Prix

Neiman Gracie will be receiving a welterweight title shot at Bellator 222 as a part of the Welterweight Grand Prix and was featured at the event's press conference. New York, NY - Neiman Gracie has a title shot waiting for...
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Bellator 222: Heather Hardy Appreciative of Opportunities, Wants Striking Battle Next

Bellator 222 is one of the promotion's marquee events that will be held in Madison Square Garden on June 14 and Heather Hardy was recently added to the card. New York, NY - The Bellator 222 press conference was held...
Ryan Bader, Bellator 214 weigh-in

Ryan Bader Signs New Multi-Year Deal with Bellator

Bellator heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader has signed a new multi-fight deal to stay with the promotion. First reported by MMA Fighting, Bellator heavyweight and light-heavyweight champion Ryan Bader has signed a new multi-year deal with the promotion....
Dillon Danis, Bellator 198

Dillion Danis’ Return Bout Rescheduled for Bellator 222 in NYC

After being booked to return in Chicago, Dillon Danis has had his next fight moved to Bellator 222 in New York City this June. Dillon Danis' first fight back following his suspension stemming from the UFC 229 brawl has been...
Kiichi Kunimoto

Bellator MMA Signs UFC, RIZIN Veteran Kiichi Kunimoto

Scott Coker's Bellator MMA continues to shore up its impressive welterweight division with the addition of Japanese standout Kiichi Kunimoto. Bellator has added another experienced name to its welterweight ranks. One of the deepest divisions in the promotion, the 170lb...
UFC Belem Lyoto Machida

Chael Sonnen vs. Lyoto Machida Targeted for Bellator’s Return to MSG

Sonnen vs. Machida is on tap for Bellator's return to Madison Square Garden this June, according to a report by ESPN. Chael Sonnen and Lyoto Machida have been linked for a fight for a bit. Now, it appears they have...
Scott Coker

Bellator MMA Reveals More Info on Featherweight Grand Prix, Including Million Dollar Prize

Bellator's featherweight grand prix will kick off with the entire field on a single card — and a million dollars will be on the line for the winner. Bellator MMA is diving into the million dollar tournament business. Following in...

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2024 PFL 3: Umalatov vs. Koreshkov Full Results

The third regular season event for the Professional Fighters League in 2024 arrived on Friday in Chicago, with PFL 3 featuring welterweight and featherweight...