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San Jose, CA - Losing an opponent a little over a week before you're set to face them is a punch in the gut for any fighter, but certainly for one on a 5-fight win streak and so much...

San Jose, CA — Tyrell Fortune is on his third opponent for Bellator 277 this Friday. Something the heavyweight fighter wasn't fully aware of during Wednesday's media day ahead of the event. "To be honest, I didn't know how many...

San Jose, CA - Winning streaks are an important part of a run to a title. Bellator heavyweight Linton Vassell weathered the storm of a three-fight losing streak and is now trying to put together a four-fight winning streak...

Los Angeles — Heading into his first title fight, as part of the light heavyweight grand prix final at Bellator 277 this Friday, Corey Anderson knows the key to managing his emotions. "Just keep it simple, man. The biggest thing...

Just days after a decision loss to Piera Rodriguez at UFC 273, strawweight Kay Hansen has been removed from the UFC roster. Automated service UFC Roster Watch first noted the news on Wednesday. A short time later, Hansen posted a...

This year's edition of Dana White's Contender Series, which will take place over the summer, continues to grow. The latest addition sees women's bantamweights face off, in a fight featuring Invicta FC vet Hailey Cowan against Claudia Leite. Multiple sources...

With this year's Dana White's Contender Series in the line of sight, fights are starting to be booked. Among them, flyweight action will see Charles Johnson face Shannon Ross in a fight that will be happening on August 2,...

Former World Series of Fighting champ and UFC bantamweight title challenger Marlon Moraes has opted to retire from MMA. The Brazilian fighter's manager revealed the news to multiple media outlets, including TSN's Aaron Bronsteter on Wednesday. In a statement provided to...

Los Angeles — Bellator featherweight champ A.J. McKee does not envision a long night when he runs it back with Patricio Pitbull atop Bellator 277 this Friday. No matter how much of a knock down, drag out fight it becomes. "Even...

Long lay-offs are a momentum killer for many fighters who go through tough injuries during their rise in MMA. Add a pandemic to that and you've got a recipe for a full-stop to someone's career, especially one coming from...