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Bellator 201’s Alejandra Lara on Representing Colombia, Mutual Respect for Ilima-Lei Macfarlane

Colombia's Alejandra Lara might not be the most well-known fighter in Bellator's flyweight ranks, but she has a huge opportunity in a title fight this Friday at Bellator 201. You would be forgiven for not knowing much about current Bellator...
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Iaquinta Out, James Vick In Against Justin Gaethje at UFC Lincoln

There's a little less rage on the UFC Lincoln card, as Al Iaquinta has pulled out of the Nebraska event. Al Iaquinta was all set for a Fight of the Year candidate against Justin Gaethje at UFC Lincoln next month....
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Bellator 201: Ilima-Lei Macfarlane “Super Stoked” to Top Card Full of Female Fighters

Bellator flyweight champion Ilima-Lei MacFarlane makes her first title defense at Bellator 201 this weekend — and is thrilled to see women well represented on the card. Tasked with headlining the first card out from Bellator's landmark 200th event, women's...
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Bellator 201: Valerie Letourneau Was Shocked to See Alejandra Lara Get Title Shot

You might say Bellator 201's Valerie Letourneau is just a little bit peeved at not getting a title shot against Ilima-Lei MacFarlane. You might, but that would be something of an understatement. When former UFC strawweight title challenger Valerie Letourneau...
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Bellator 201: Ed Ruth Talks About Being A Different Kind of Fighter

Ed Ruth makes his welterweight debut at Bellator 201 on Friday, and has no worries about the weight cut. He just wants to show he's a different kind of fighter. Penn State Alum and wrestling standout 'Easy' Ed Ruth (5-0)...
Former UFC welterweight champ Johny Hendricks has retired

Former UFC Welterweight Champion Johny Hendricks Announces Retirement

Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks is calling it a career, months after what will now serve as his final fight at UFC 217. Another former UFC champion has announced the end of his professional MMA career. Just days after...
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Wanderlei Vows to Beat “Fat Guy” Rampage in Fourth Fight

Subsequent to Bellator MMA announcing Wanderlei Silva vs. Rampage Jackson 4, Silva addressed the bout — and didn't mince words about his rival. Tuesday morning, Bellator MMA held a press conference where they officially announced two of the biggest fights...
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Bellator MMA, DAZN Sign Multi-Year Distribution Deal

Bellator MMA and streaming service DAZN have signed a nine figure, multi-year distribution deal that will see DAZN carry Bellator events starting with Silva vs. Jackson 4. Some interesting news from Bellator MMA on Tuesday. The Viacom-owned promotion has announced...
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UFC Heavyweights Mark Godbeer, Luis Henrique Drop to 205, Meet at UFC Sao Paulo

The UFC's heavyweight ranks just got a little thinner, as Mark 'Hand of' Godbeer and Luis Henrique are heading south. A pair of UFC heavyweights are exiting that division and dropping to 205lbs for a September scrap. Mark Godbeer and...
Rashad Evans, former UFC light heavyweight champ, has announced his retirement

UFC: Rashad Evans Announces Retirement

Monday on Ariel Helwani's MMA Show, former UFC light heavyweight champion Rashad Evans announced his retirement. Weeks after his loss via knockout to Anthony Smith at UFC 225, Rashad Evans has announced his retirement. Evans, now 38 and having lost...

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