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Homasi praises American Top Team, doesn't believe Millender will have speed advantage at Bellator 243. Sabah Homasi returns to action against Curtis Millender at Bellator 243 this Friday. Homasi is excited to get back in action and showcase his skills....

The UFC vet is looking to win second straight in Bellator's heavyweight division. Tim Johnson had a rough start to his Bellator career, going 0-2 to begin with his new promotion. That being said, the former UFC heavyweight fought title...

Chandler has chance to add to legacy with second Henderson win. Back in 2016, then-champion Michael Chandler defeated Benson Henderson via split decision. It was Bellator 165, just prior to Chandler sustaining a leg injury against Brent Primus that would...

Former UFC interim lightweight champ Dustin Poirier speaks on Good Fight Foundation, legacy fights. Dustin Poirier is in Uncasville, Connecticut this weekend for Bellator 243, where he's cornering teammate Sabah Homasi. Poirier and Homasi are members of the well-respected American...

Former UFC champion looks for revenge against Michael Chandler this Friday. In 2016 two lightweight greats met for the first time. Bellator's Michael Chandler, a multi-time 155lb champ in the promotion, met Benson Henderson, the former UFC lightweight champ. It's...

Loureda thanks Jorge Masvidal for being her mentor, expects hand raised on fight night. Valerie Loureda is returning to the cage for the first time since a unanimous decision win at Bellator 222. The undefeated (2-0) American Top Team fighter...

Light heavyweight Grant Neal brings his perfect record back to Bellator 243 this Friday. In his fourth pro fight, he's set to throw down with Hamza Salim. Neal's record might be deceiving, however. Although just 3-0, he also had a...

After suffering a rare knockout loss against Justin Jaynes back in June, Frank Camacho has his next opponent set: Brok Weaver. Camacho (22-9) and Weaver (15-5) are expected to face off at a UFC event scheduled for September 12. Although...

The UFC's September 5 card has added a featherweight fight with explosive potential. One that features a couple of bantamweights. Brian Kelleher and Ricky Simon are set to throw down at the event, as first reported by MMA Fighting. The...

Nate Smith was originally supposed to take on JP Buys on August 11, part of the second week of this year's Contender Series. The fight then was pushed back to September 1. Unfortunately VISA issues have kept Buys from...