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Daniel Rodriguez grew up a boxing fan. But when boxing experienced a downturn and MMA took off, he set his sights on competing in the cage. A gym membership gifted to him set him on his path, and he...

Nemkov brings 205lb belt to Russia after shocking finish of Bader. At the Mohegan Sun Arena at Bellator 244, Vadim Nemkov (12-2) finished double champion Ryan Bader in the second round of their title fight. It was an end that...

It’s another Apex event as UFC Vegas 7 features Pedro Munhoz taking on former champion Frankie Edgar. Cageside Press has its picks set. The main event of UFC Vegas 7 features tough bantamweight Pedro Munhoz welcoming former lightweight champion Frankie...

Mixed martial arts fans love a good fight-ending sequence, as often it summarizes the story of the fight in just a few seconds. Getting the finish is a definitive end to a fight that makes a statement: “I was...

After an already storied career, Frankie Edgar looks to write a new chapter as he moves down in weight to take on Pedro Munhoz for a chance to enter the title conversation at UFC Vegas 7. https://twitter.com/ufc/status/969400265475608577?s=20 Former lightweight champion Frankie...

In the wake of Jon Jones vacating the UFC's light heavyweight title, Bellator 244's main event took on new meaning. Ryan Bader had long been the best 205lb fighter outside his old home, but on Saturday, he had the...

Following the loss of her featherweight title to Cris Cyborg earlier this year, Julia Budd has had plenty of time to reflect and regroup. At Bellator 244 on Friday, she finally got the chance to return to the cage,...

Roy Nelson was badly in need of a win heading into Bellator 244 on Friday night. The rotund knockout artist and fan favorite was mired in the worst skid of his career, having lost four straight. Just 1-4 in...

High risk, questionable reward was one way to look at Bellator 244's middleweight bout between John Salter and Andrew Kapel. For Salter, anyway. The UFC vet had blossomed into a genuine contender in Bellator's middleweight division, known for his top-notch...

Fresh off a successful UFC debut, Tracy Cortez will compete for the first time in 2020 as she meets TUF alum Bea Malecki on October 10. First reported by MMAJunkie, Contender Series favorite Tracy Cortez (7-1) will be making her...