Bellator 244: John Salter Eyes Fight with Douglas Lima for Vacant Middleweight Belt
John Salter has long been flirting with Bellator's middleweight title. A standout grappler who has come on strong in the promotion after an early stint in the UFC, Salter came the closest he's been to gold in what was...
Bellator 244: Valentin Moldavsky “Ready to Stand” With Big Country
Having put together a solid string of four straight wins in Bellator's heavyweight division, it's clear as day why Valentin Moldavsky is seen as a future heavyweight champion. Moldavsky (9-1) has the results, and the pedigree, after all. The Ukrainian-born...
Bellator 244: Andrew Kapel Believes It Was a Mistake for John Salter to Take...
Middleweight Kapel speaks highly of opponent leading into Bellator 244. Andrew Kapel (15-6) is currently quietly riding a five-fight win streak which includes a KO victory over legendary "King Mo" Lawal. Coming into Bellator 244 with a victory in his...
UFC Vegas 7: Mariya Agapova Finds Pleasure in Fighting
Mariya Agapova returns to the octagon this weekend at UFC Vegas 7, seemingly brimming with confidence. Speaking to Cageside Press during the event's media day this week, Kazakhstan's Agapova (9-1), a veteran of the Contender Series and Invicta FC, admitted...
Bellator 244: Jessy Miele Happy to be the Underdog Against Julia Budd
Connecticut native Jessy Miele doesn't let underdog story bother her. Jessy Miele is a name many New England MMA fans have come to remember, now she will be competing with one of the top names in Bellator. According to BestFightOdds.com,...
UFC Vegas 7: Frankie Edgar Sees Pedro Munhoz as the “Perfect Guy” for Bantamweight...
Come Saturday, at UFC Vegas 7, Frankie Edgar will finally fight in his new home at bantamweight. Even Edgar, who won gold at lightweight and contested for it at featherweight, admits his move down to 135lbs has been a long...
Bellator 244: In Wake of Jones Vacating Title, Ryan Bader Makes Case As Best...
With the coronavirus pandemic in full swing, Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader took the initiative to ensure he and his training partners were tested for the virus "every couple of weeks" ahead of his title fight at Bellator...
UFC 253’s Brad Riddell Downplays Importance of Knockouts
Brad Riddell returns at UFC 253 on September 26, where ever that might be. Speaking at a virtual media day this week, New Zealand's "Quake" admitted that he doesn't yet know where he'll be fighting, just who and when. Even...
Bellator 244: After Losing Title to Cyborg, Community Picking Julia Budd Up “Was Special”
To some extent, a layoff forced by the coronavirus might have been beneficial to Julia Budd, it was suggested during the Bellator 244 media day. Budd's return this Friday, against Jessy Miele, is her first fight back since losing her...
Bellator 244: Roy Nelson Says Lack of Fans Changes Fight Style, Puts More Emphasis...
With no fans in the building, there's no need to please the crowd. Roy Nelson heads into Bellator 244 on the worst skid of his career, with four consecutive losses under the Bellator MMA banner. His last win came over...
