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Adam Borics Bellator MMA

Bellator 226’s Adam Borics Says He’s Younger and Hungrier Than Pat Curran

Facing former featherweight champ and tournament winner Pat Curran at Bellator 226, rising star Adam Borics feels being younger and hungrier gives him an edge. Adam Borics is one of several top prospects throwing down on the Bellator 226 card...
Tywan Claxton

Bellator 226: For Tywan Claxton, the World Ends Saturday

There is no looking past Emmanuel Sanchez at Bellator 226 this weekend for Tywan Claxton, who isn't worrying about titles, money, or anything but the fight itself. Air Claxton is set to take off once again this Saturday night. At...
Emmanuel Sanchez, Bellator 218

Emmanuel Sanchez Says He is Being Overlooked Heading Into Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix

We spoke with Emmanuel Sanchez about his opening fight in the Bellator Featherweight Grand Prix, who he wants next, and why he is the dark horse of the tournament. Bellator kicks off their third championship Grand Prix at Bellator 226...
Sam Sicilia Bellator MMA

Sam Sicilia Says “Chins Will Be Tested” In Fight Against Carvalho at Bellator 226

As the featherweight grand prix kicks off at Bellator 226, Sam Sicilia isn't expecting any point fighting from Pedro Carvalho. Sam Sicilia is one of a small army of fighters to have made the jump from the UFC to Bellator...
Gaston Bolanos

Bellator 226’s Gaston Bolanos: “I surf, I fight, I love studying fights”

We spoke to Bellator featherweight Gaston Bolanos ahead of Bellator 226, about his love of surfing, fighting, and his bout with Daniel Carey. Gaston Bolanos takes on Daniel Carey this Saturday at Bellator 226. The SAP Center in San Jose,...
Pat Curran

Bellator 226: Pat Curran Not Expecting Tournament Experience to Play a Factor in Featherweight...

Former featherweight champion Pat Curran spoke to us about overcoming depression, fatherhood, and his tournament experience not being a factor ahead of Bellator 226 and the featherweight grand prix. There is almost an intrinsic inclination to shy away from any...
Sabina Mazovideo

UFC Flyweight Sabina Mazo: A New Generation’s Coming, and I Think We’re Going to...

Sabina Mazo isn't sure who is next for UFC women's flyweight champ Valentina Shevchenko, but in a wide-open division, a new generation has a chance to shine. Riverside, CA — Sabina Mazo was in the house for LFA 74 on...
Ryan Bader, Bellator light heavyweight champion Bellator 199

Bellator 226: Ryan Bader Believes He’s the Best Heavyweight in the World

Bellator two-weight champion Ryan Bader spoke with Cageside Press before his first heavyweight title defense against Cheick Kongo at Bellator 226. To say that Ryan Bader is surging right now might be a gross understatement. The reigning Bellator light heavyweight...
Liudvik Sholinianvideo

LFA 74: Liudvik Sholinian Would Rather Have Crowd Behind Opponent Than Hear No Cheers...

Ukrainian bantamweight Liudvik Sholinian recaps LFA 74 win, says it's either UFC or LFA for him moving forward. Riverside, CA — Liudvik Sholinian improved to 6-1-1 Saturday night at LFA 74 with a split decision win against Vincent Cachero. A...
Leandro Gomesvideo

LFA 74: After Kneebar Submission Win, Leandro Gomes Ready for UFC

A big win at LFA 74 has Leandro Gomes feeling ready for the UFC — but he's willing to put together as many wins as it takes in order to not just join the big show, but be the...