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Bellator 232: Manny Muro Looking to Make His Mark on Promotion After Newell Win

After an upset win over Nick Newell, Manny Muro is looking to share his culture, and make his mark in Bellator MMA. Uncasville, CT — Manny Muro was not a popular figure at the Mohegan Sun Arena on Saturday night....
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Exclusive: Herbert Burns vs. Nate Landwehr Set for UFC Event on January 25

BJJ expert Herbert Burns, brother of UFC welterweight Gilbert, will make his promotional debut against Nate Landwehr this January. Having won his way into the UFC on Dana White's Contender Series, Herbert Burns has his debut date set. Sources have...
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Bellator 232’s Rory MacDonald: The Rounds Just Got Away From Me

Rory MacDonald felt he was up on the scorecards against Douglas Lima at Bellator 232. By the time he realized he wasn't, it was too late. Uncasville, CT —Rory MacDonald did not realize he was down on the scorecards until...
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Bellator Welterweight Grand Prix Winner Douglas Lima Feels He’s the Best in the World:...

The belt is more important than the million dollars he pocketed at Bellator 232, Douglas Lima said following the event. And after winning the welterweight grand prix, he feels he's the best 170lb'er in the world. Uncasville, CT — Douglas...
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Bellator 232: Devin Powell Only Interested in Big Opportunities

Back in the win column at Bellator 232 with an impressive technical submission, Devin Powell is only interested in big opportunities, on the big stage, at this point in his career. Uncasville, CT — Devin Powell entered his Bellator MMA...
Demian Maia and Ben Askren face off in advance of UFC Singapore

UFC Singapore Bonuses: Askren and Maia Earn Fight of the Night

Ben Askren didn't get the win he wanted in his return to Singapore, his old stomping ground in ONE Championship, but he did take home an extra fifty grand Saturday at UFC Fight Night 162. UFC Singapore was an odd...
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Diaz vs. Masvidal at UFC 244 is On, Says Dana White

After testing positive for trace elements of a banned substance, UFC 244's Nate Diaz has been cleared of wrongdoing, and the fight is on, per Dana White. While Nate Diaz announced earlier this week that he was off the UFC...
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Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson 2 Announced as Bellator: Japan Co-Main Event

Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson 2 has been booked as the Bellator: Japan co-main event! Bellator's trip to Japan this December has another piece in place, and it's a big one. During Friday's Bellator 231 broadcast, the promotion announced that...
Istela Nunes

Istela Nunes and Giacomo Lemos Latest UFC Fighters Suspended by USADA

UFC athletes Istela Nunes and Giacomo Lemos never even made it to the octagon before running afoul of USADA and earning two-year suspensions. Two Brazilian fighters have been hit with anti-doping violations before ever setting foot in the octagon. On...
Robin Van Roosmalen

Robin van Roosmalen Misses Weight, Off Bellator 232

After blowing weight by a full weight class, Robin van Roosmalen's promotional debut at Bellator 232 has been cancelled. There's missing weight, and then there's coming in at the next weight class up. Robin van Roosmalen (2-0), a kickboxing champ...

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