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Gegard Mousasi returns at Bellator 206

Bellator Fans in the UK Got Peppa Pig Instead of Mousasi vs. MacDonald

Bellator fans in the UK missed out on the Bellator 206 main event on Channel 5, getting Peppa Pig instead of Mousasi vs. MacDonald. Peppa Pig instead of Gegard Mousasi? Heading into Bellator 206, there were big changes afoot for...
UFC Heavyweight Josh Barnett

Policy Change Means UFC Will No Longer Announce Potential Anti-Doping Violations

The UFC will no longer be announcing anti-doping policy violations until athletes have gone through the adjudication process with USADA, the UFC unveiled over the weekend. In a change to its anti-doping policy, the UFC will no longer announce potential...
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Pros React to Another Violent Victory by Aaron Pico at Bellator 206

Aaron Pico smashed his most notable opponent to date at Bellator 206, leaving fans and pros alike impressed. Aaron Pico has certainly earned his hot prospect and prodigy labels in MMA. Now 4-1 as a pro, Pico earned his latest...
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Bantamweight Standout Michael McDonald Announces His Retirement

After suffering yet another hand injury following his latest win, Bellator and former UFC bantamweight standout Michael McDonald has decided to call it a career. Just over a month ago, Michael McDonald got the bad news. Yet again, he'd need...
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Mike Tyson: “I Think the Kumite 1 League Format is Awesome”

Former heavyweight boxing champ Mike Tyson is backing Indian MMA upstart Kumite 1 League, and while in India, 'Iron Mike' spent a little time talking up its format. Kumite 1 League will be going for a grand opening on September...
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Kumite 1 League: Agasa and Elshnshoury Trade Barbs

The debut of Kumite 1 Leauge, backed by legendary boxer and known MMA aficionado Mike Tyson, draws nearer, with promotion going into full swing with a press conference Thursday. Things got heated between undefeated bantamweight Kantharaj Agasa and Amer Mohammed...
Leslie Smith weighs in at UFC Atlantic City - though ultimately she is not fighting Aspen Ladd

Leslie Smith’s Complaint Against UFC Dismissed by NLRB

Former UFC fighter Leslie Smith's efforts against the promotion have fallen short after the National Labor Relations Board dismissed her complaint. Brett Okamoto of ESPN reported that the NLRB ruled against Leslie Smith. The board ruled that the UFC did...
UFC Auckland Mark Hunt

Mark Hunt to Face Justin Willis at UFC Adelaide

Mark Hunt may very well be making the walk to the octagon for the last time when he faces Justin Willis at UFC Adelaide in December. Mark Hunt, submitted earlier this month in the main event of UFC Moscow, it...
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Michael Chiesa vs. Carlos Condit Targeted for UFC 232

Michael Chiesa has a date and opponent set at long last for his first foray into the welterweight division under the UFC banner. Following an initial report by Damon Martin of MMANYTT, it appears Michael Chiesa finally has an opponent...
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UFC, Bellator Heavyweight Mark Godbeer Retires

UFC heavyweight, and former BAMMA heavyweight champion Mark Godbeer has announced his retirement from MMA. UFC heavyweight and former Bellator MMA fighter Mark Godbeer has announced his retirement. Godbeer, with the amusing nickname 'Hand of' (as in, Mark 'Hand of'...

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