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CES, Cage Titans, and Bellator are all in action this weekend, with a number of high-profile prospects between them, including John Gotti III. We've got four standouts in this week's MMA Prospect Report. CES 60 | Friday | US Welterweight: John...

There's a lot of talk as to who can fight Conor McGregor next. However, it looks like mixed martial arts (MMA) isn't the only possible combat sport the Irishman could be competing in this year. Surrounding the buzz of McGregor's...

Curtis Blaydes is completely unbothered by fans that want him to recklessly exchange on the feet. Instead, he's looking to use his grappling base and get the win with as little damage to the head as possible. Raleigh, NC —...

Los Angeles, CA — Featherweight prospect Jay Jay Wilson will make the walk for the fifth time at Bellator 238 in L.A. on Saturday night. Wilson (4-0), a New Zealand native, has earned stoppages in all four of his...

Los Angeles, CA — One of the feelgood stories last year in Bellator MMA was that of Adel Altamimi. The Iraqi native was once a convoy driver for the U.S. military, and was captured by Al Qaeda terrorists alongside...

Los Angeles, CA — The UFC's decision to release Curtis Millender after the welterweight went 3-2 in the promotion was just a little curious. But that promotion's loss is Bellator's gain. Millender returns to action this weekend at Bellator...

Los Angeles, CA — Ava Knight will continue her journey in MMA this weekend at Bellator 238 when she takes on Emilee King. The multi-time boxing champion is one of several names from women's boxing to switch sports, something...

Los Angeles, CA — Bellator 238's Aaron Pico has arguably been the highest touted prospect to grace a major MMA promotion in years, but after a solid 4-1 start in Bellator MMA, the wrestling standout hit a wall. Being...

Junior Dos Santos is looking to work his way back to another title shot, and the next step comes at UFC Raleigh. Raleigh, NC — "It's in the past." That's how Junior Dos Santos looks at the extremely dangerous leg...

An upbeat Michael Chiesa addressed the media at Wednesday's UFC Raleigh's open workouts, struggles with a tough weight cut clearly behind him. Raleigh, NC — Michael Chiesa throws down with former lightweight champ and welterweight title challenger Rafael dos Anjos...