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Jonathan Martinez and Alejandro Perez, UFC Vegas 49

UFC Vegas 62’s Jonathan Martinez: The Shy Street Fighter

As Jonathan Martinez prepares to make the walk in the Apex this weekend at UFC Vegas 62, he'll be doing so a decade (nearly to the date) from his first amateur fight. 30 fights later, he finds himself in...
Elle Wagman FACvideo

FAC 16’s Elle Wagman Looking To Finish Celine Haga: “I Want To Show Atomweights...

Elle Wagman wants to continue to show that atomweights are exciting. The undefeated Wagman (5-0) returns to action for the third time on October 7 at FAC 16. She faces her toughest test to date as she takes on MMA...
Patrik Kincl Oktagon MMA

Oktagon MMA Middleweight Champ Patrik Kincl Gunning for Vemola Rematch

Oktagon MMA middleweight champ Patrik Kincl took all of a week off to spend with family following a big win at Oktagon 35 last month. After that, it was back to the gym, with the potential of a big...
Jeremy Kennedy at the Bellator 286 media dayvideo

Bellator 286: Jeremy Kennedy Not Intimidated by Aaron Pico, Will Stand His Ground

Long Beach, CA — After a false start earlier this year, Jeremy Kennedy finally gets his date with Aaron Pico at Bellator 286 this Saturday. "It was tough having that first one fall through, especially so close. That was the...
Aaron Pico Bellator 286video

Bellator 286: Aaron Pico Would Love to Fight on Undercard of Proposed Jake Paul-Nate...

Long Beach, CA — It's another big fight on the west coast for Aaron Pico at Bellator 286, who a few years back relocated to New Mexico to work with Jackson-Wink MMA. "I've been here before, but I can't complain,"...
Sodiq Yusuff and Don Shainis, UFC Vegas 61video

UFC Vegas 61: Don Shainis Doesn’t Care That UFC Debut Is A Tough Match-up

Don Shainis knows he has a tough match-up in front of him at UFC Vegas 61 this Saturday, and he doesn't care. After fighting five times in a year and calling for a shot in the UFC, Shainis finally got...
Lance Gibson Jr at the Bellator 286 media dayvideo

Bellator 286: Lance Gibson Jr. Wants to Be the Ken Griffey Jr. of MMA

Long Beach, CA — "Nice and relaxed" is how Lance Gibson Jr. describes the current stage of his career. After six pro fights, the bulk of which came in Bellator, "This is part of my blood, it's part of...
Islam Mamedov, Bellator MMAvideo

Bellator 286: Repeat Weight Cuts May Keep Islam Mamedov Out of Lightweight Grand Prix

Long Beach, CA — With Bellator CEO Scott Coker revealing plans for the promotion to host a lightweight grand prix next year, one name fans might expect to see is Islam Mamedov. A former PFL fighter, Mamedov returns this weekend...
Jay-Jay Wilson, Bellator 286video

Bellator 286: Jay-Jay Wilson Plans to Finish Vladimir Tokov, “Guarantee” Spot in Lightweight Grand...

Long Beach, CA — New Zealand's Jay-Jay Wilson did not make the cut as part of Bellator's featherweight grand prix. Now a lightweight, however, "The Maori Kid" intends to right that wrong and get into the upcoming 155lb tournament. "After...
Spike Carlyle, Bellator 286video

Bellator 286: Spike Carlyle Says He’s the “Wild Card,” And a Bad Stylistic Match-Up...

Long Beach, CA — As always, Spike Carlyle has something special planned for his walkout at Bellator 286 this Saturday. "Can't spill the beans, man. It's gonna be fun though. It's gonna be electrifying to say the least," Carlyle told...