Bellator 238: Julia Budd Explains What Went Wong, Calls Grand Prix Idea Exciting
Los Angeles, CA — Needless to say, Saturday was not Julia Budd's night. At Bellator 238 in Los Angeles, Budd put her featherweight title on the line against Cris Cyborg. She entered the night a champion. Now, the word "former"...
UFC Raleigh: Michael Chiesa Explains Covington Callout, Dismisses 165lb Suggestion
Raleigh, NC — The third time was the charm for Michael Chiesa in the welterweight division. On Saturday night at UFC Raleigh, the Pacific North West fighter known as "Maverick" made it three for three inside the UFC's deep...
Bellator 238: Cris Cyborg Says She Broke Her Nose Weeks Out From Budd Fight
Los Angeles, CA — Arguably the most recognizable women's featherweight fighter in the world is a champion once more. At Bellator 238, Cris Cyborg captured the promotion's 145lb title with a fourth-round TKO against Julia Budd. It was Cyborg's debut...
UFC Raleigh: Curtis Blaydes Won’t Wait Too Long For Theoretical Title Shot
Raleigh, NC — If Curtis Blaydes is one thing, it's consistent. Blaydes had been adamant all Fight Week ahead of UFC Raleigh that he was not about to get drawn into a stand-and-bang style war with opponent Junior Dos...
UFC Raleigh: Sara McMann Feels She Can Take Down Any Girl in Her Weight...
Raleigh, NC — One of the story lines that permeated the UFC Raleigh card was that of returns. Comebacks. Coming home, after time away. Justine Kish returned to the UFC for the first time in two years. Brett Johns...
UFC Raleigh: Herbert Burns Wants Chase Hooper or Ryan Hall in Brazil
UFC Raleigh winner Herbert Burns has a couple of names in mind for his sophomore outing in the UFC. Raleigh, NC — You only get one chance to make a first impression. And Herbert Burns made quite the impression in...
UFC Raleigh: Arnold Allen Shocked Fight with Nik Lentz Wasn’t on Main Card
Raleigh, NC — After a hard-fought three rounds in an entertaining scrap, Arnold Allen once again had his hand raised at UFC Raleigh. Then came time for the winner to speak. Opponent Nik Lentz had already departed. Instead, Allen...
UFC Raleigh: Brett Johns Says Brother Saved His Career
Brett Johns credits his brother, and a trip to Vegas, with salvaging his fighting career. Raleigh, NC — Any layoff of over a year or more can be concerning for a professional athlete. Whether or not you believe in ring...
Bellator 238: Budd vs. Cyborg Weigh-In Photo Highlights
The Bellator 238 weigh-ins are out of the way. The main event is official. And finally, Cris Cyborg and Julia Budd will collide. Budd (13-2) is the reigning Bellator women's featherweight champion. While some narratives might have you forget that,...
Bellator 238: Raymond Daniels Promises to Keep Fans on the Edge of their Seats
Los Angeles, CA — Raymond Daniels was suddenly in demand after a 720 degree knockout blow landed in his Bellator MMA career last May. The highlight reel finish at Bellator Birmingham got fans out of their seats, but if...
