Bellator Paris: Tim Johnson Feels It’s Time to be “A Little Selfish” About Title...
Tim Johnson played the role of spoiler Saturday at Bellator Paris, and played it well. The only way his main event fight with Cheick Kongo could have gone better would have been a finish. And Johnson nearly had that...
Li Jingliang vs. Dwight Grant Lined Up for UFC 256
This December's UFC 256 has added a promising welterweight clash. One that will see China's Li Jingliang, a.k.a. "The Leech," throw down with Contender Series alum Dwight Grant. MMA Fighting was first to report the booking, which joins a small...
Bellator 248: Oliver Enkamp Hopes Headlining Slot in Sweden Is on the Horizon
Since joining Bellator MMA after a short stint in the UFC, Oliver Enkamp has once again looked every bit the promising prospect that earned him the nickname "The Future." Enkamp (9-2) has secured two first-round finishes, after bouncing out of...
Bellator 248: Ryan Scope Believes A Lot of People Would Have Said “No” to...
Ryan Scope has become known for his willingness to take tough fights. Since joining Bellator, the lightweight known as "Big Baby" has faced Patricky Pitbull and Peter Queally. Now, Scope (10-3) will look to turn things around, and claim his...
Bellator 248’s Ross Houston: “Scalping MVP Is Going to Put Me Right up There”
Former Cage Warriors welterweight champ Ross Houston is being thrust into the spotlight this weekend atop Bellator 248. Houston (8-0, 1NC) signed with Bellator earlier this year, frankly because he felt that "the Bellator welterweight division in particular has...
Amanda Ribas Seeks New Opponent for UFC 256: Report
Amanda Ribas will be seeking a new opponent at UFC 256 after the withdrawal of Carla Esparza for the December date. Per MMAFighting.com, surging prospect Amanda Ribas is looking for a new opponent following the withdrawal of former champion Carla...
Mackenzie Dern vs. Virna Jandiroba Added to UFC 256
A strawweight bout featuring top grappling aces Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba is being reported for UFC 256 on December 12. Per MMAFighting.com, a matchup between ranked contenders Mackenzie Dern and Virna Jandiroba is set to take place on December...
Ahead of Bellator 248, Mads Burnell Explains Why He Signed on with Promotion
Mads Burnell's UFC run felt like it ended a bit prematurely. The 26-year old from Copenhagen, Denmark fought three times in the octagon, posting a 1-2 record prior to his release. Since his exit from the organization in 2018,...
Bellator Paris’ Saul Rogers: “I’m Coming to Destroy”
The last time fans saw Bellator featherweight Saul Rogers, it was in the opening round of the promotion's featherweight grand prix. Rogers (13-3) fell to Daniel Weichel in the tournament, but the English fighter, who returns this weekend as...
Bellator 248 and Bellator Paris Weigh-In Results
A historic night for France, and for Bellator MMA, takes place Saturday, when the promotion puts on the first legal mixed martial arts event in the nation's history. Split into two presentations, Bellator 248 and Bellator Paris (Bellator Europe...