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...
Bellator 244: Vadim Nemkov Would Have Fought if Bader Wasn’t Ready: “If I don’t...
Title challenger prepared for greatness, feels he has faced Bader-types already. Challenging for gold this Friday, Vadim Nemkov (12-2) is on a six fight win streak, and has not lost inside the Bellator cage. Joining the promotion back in 2017,...
Bellator 244: Erik Perez Living, Training with Dominick Cruz Ahead of Hill Fight
Erik Perez had been going back-and-forth from Tijuana to San Diego to train at Alliance MMA. Then the coronavirus pandemic hit, and things got "a little crazy with the COVID." "I moved to San Diego this camp, all four weeks,"...
Bellator 244’s Josh Hill on Erik Perez: “If I Land On Him, I’m Going...
Top Canadian bantamweight Josh Hill didn't hold back his excitement when he found out he'd be fighting UFC veteran Erik Perez this Friday at Bellator 244. "My manager texted me and just said you know, Eric Perz August 21 and...
UFC 252: Virna Jandiroba Wants Dana White to Give Her a Spot on Fight...
Las Vegas, NV — Brazil's Virna Jandiroba gave Felice Herrig a rude welcome back to the octagon at UFC 252. Herrig's return on Saturday was her first fight since 2018. Jandiroba (16-1) wouldn't arrive in the UFC until six months...
UFC 252’s Danny Chavez Says There’s No Point in Calling Out Names: “Just Give...
Las Vegas, NV — "I was in the fight, so I can't remember that much," Danny Chavez said with a laugh when asked about his win over T.J. Brown at UFC 252. "What can I say, I came with a...
UFC 252: Vinc Pichel Not Loving the “New Normal”
Las Vegas, NV — For a guy nicknamed "From Hell," Vinc Pichel was rather upbeat following UFC 252. It's understandable. Pichel picked up a win over Jim Miller as part of the featured preliminary bout on Saturday. Surviving any number...
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