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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
Pros React to Michelle Waterson’s Hard Fought Victory Against Hill at UFC Vegas 10
We finally got to see the fight between Michelle Waterson and Angela Hill. As a main event, no less. Some MMA fans were disappointed with the loss of what was going to be a intense fight between Thiago Santos and...
UFC Vegas 10 Bonuses: Waterson vs. Hill Earns Fight of the Night
UFC Vegas 10 didn't get the main event it expected — but perhaps that worked out for the best in the end. Because fans got a main event they deserved, in Michelle Waterson vs. Angela Hill. A five round affair...
Conor McGregor Detained, Released Following “Attempted Sexual Assault” Allegation
UFC superstar Conor McGregor, supposedly retired at the moment, was briefly detained and questioned earlier this week regarding an indecent exposure incident on the island of Corsica. While the news broke Saturday, the complaint that led to McGregor's brief...
UFC Vegas 10: Mike Rodriguez Believes Key to Beating “Tank-y” Ed Herman is Persistence
It's a quick turnaround this weekend at UFC Vegas 10 for the fighter known as "Slow." Mike Rodriguez fought just weeks ago on August 22, defeating Marcin Prachnio UFC Vegas 7. Just three weeks later, he's getting back in the...
UFC Vegas 10: Ed Herman “Not Counting Anything Until I Step in That Cage”
Ed Herman finally, mercifully, has a fight this weekend at UFC Vegas 10. Fingers crossed. We don't want to jinx anything. Herman (25-14, 1NC) was supposed to fight Da Un Jong, then Gerald Meerschaert, at various points during the pandemic....
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