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Bellator 246: Neiman Gracie Believes He’s Now Number One Contender at Welterweight

"I think it's one of the biggest wins of my career." Simply put, Neiman Gracie is right. At 31 years old, Gracie, perhaps the best hope the legendary Brazilian family has at a major title currently, is in his prime,...
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Bellator 245: Alex Polizzi Happy to Put on a Show, Denies Snooki Connection

Decked out in a Patrick Star face mask, you sort of got the idea that Alex Polizzi was a bit of a character when he appeared backstage following Bellator 245. The fact that he'd fought to a three-round unanimous...
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Bellator 245: After Composed Performance Against Ed Ruth, Taylor Johnson Feels He’s Right in...

After coming up short on Dana White's Contender Series last year, California's Taylor Johnson made no mistake Friday at Bellator 245. Taking on Penn State wrestler Ed Ruth in a middleweight contest, Johnson (6-1) secured a heel hook win...
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Bellator 245: Raymond Daniels on the Low Blows Heard Round the World

Raymond Daniels did not have the outcome he wanted at Bellator 245. But rest assured, Peter Stanonik's night was worse. Far, far worse. Stanonik was sent to hospital after a pair of low blows, powered by spinning back kicks, landed...
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Bellator 245: Tyrell Fortune Looking for Quick Return After “Slip” Against May

Tyrell Fortune had the unfortunate distinction of having his Bellator 245 fight come to an end due to an inadvertent low blow. In that, he was not alone on Friday — while Fortune's fight with Jack May was ruled...
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Bellator 245’s Leslie Smith Eyeing Zingano, Budd Fights

On a weekend that saw the debuts of Liz Carmouche and Cat Zingano, it would have been easy to overlook Leslie Smith's featherweight scrap against Amanda Bell at Bellator 245. "The Peacemaker" ensured that wasn't the case, however, earning...
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Bellator 246: Liz Carmouche Has a Suggestion for Fighters Who Miss Weight

It was certainly not a cakewalk, but Liz Carmouche was successful in her promotional debut Saturday at Bellator 246. "It felt so good, not only getting back after so long, but getting back and doing it with a new promotion,...
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Bellator 246: Jon Fitch Explains Retirement Decision, Reflects on Career Highlights

In the aftermath of his first loss in years, to Neiman Gracie at Bellator 246, longtime welterweight Jon Fitch stripped off his gloves, and placed them on the cage floor. There was no question as to what was transpiring. Fitch...
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Bellator 246: Juan Archuleta Ready for Responsibility of Being Champion

Following Bellator 246, Bellator has a new bantamweight champion: Juan Archuleta. After a couple of tough rounds that saw opponent Patrick Mix use his wrestling to maintain control, Archuleta turned up the heat, utilizing shots to the body and slick...
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Bellator’s Scott Coker Addresses Future Plans for Russian Stars Fedor, Nemkov

Bellator MMA has done rather well promoting Russian stars over the years. Following back-to-back events at the Mohegan Sun Arena this weekend, promotion President Scott Coker addressed the future of two of them: Fedor Emelianenko, and new light heavyweight...

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Andres Cortes delivered a dominant performance to secure a victory over Eridson Garcia at Zuffa Boxing 05 on Sunday night. Cortes (25-0) was eager to...