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Bellator fighter Patricio Pitbull believes his third championship belt will cement his legacy as an MMA great

Patricio Pitbull, a former Bellator featherweight and lightweight champion, is set to challenge for the Bellator bantamweight title against Sergio Pettis on July 16th. Although Pitbull achieved the rare feat of holding two belts simultaneously, he feels that his accomplishment doesn’t receive the recognition it deserves due to biases in some corners of the MMA media and fanbase focusing on the fact that it occurred … Continue reading Bellator fighter Patricio Pitbull believes his third championship belt will cement his legacy as an MMA great

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Jones doesn’t need Ngannou to be GOAT Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo states that Jon Jones doesn’t require Francis Ngannou’s assistance to become the greatest of all time

The dream of Jon Jones vs. Francis Ngannou appears to be shattered after “The Predator” committed to the PFL last week. Fans have long speculated about this epic fantasy match, which may be the most significant one in MMA history because of the fighters’ size. After teasing his move to the heavyweight division for ten years, Jones has finally made it official, following a less … Continue reading Jones doesn’t need Ngannou to be GOAT Olympic gold medalist Henry Cejudo states that Jon Jones doesn’t require Francis Ngannou’s assistance to become the greatest of all time

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Industry insiders express disappointment in Devin Haney’s controversial victory against Vasiliy Lomachenko, citing it as a reason why boxing is losing popularity

Devin Haney may have won the judges over with his latest performance, but the boxing community hasn’t quite reached a consensus. After a tense match consisting of 12 rounds of technical boxing, Haney (30-0, 15 KOs) won a unanimous decision over Vasiliy Lomachenko (17-3, 11 KOs), thus retaining his undisputed lightweight champion status as well as his undefeated record. Though Haney managed to claim victory … Continue reading Industry insiders express disappointment in Devin Haney’s controversial victory against Vasiliy Lomachenko, citing it as a reason why boxing is losing popularity

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BKFC President David Feldman is optimistic that Mike Perry will agree to the new contract proposal, as he believes that fighting is Perry’s true passion

Bare-knuckle fighter Mike Perry has emerged as a top name in the sport after beating Bellator star Michael Page and ex-UFC champion Luke Rockhold in his last two fights. Now that Perry’s original three-fight deal has been fulfilled, the 31-year-old is in an ideal position to sign a lucrative contract, especially following a viral altercation with Conor McGregor after his win over Rockhold. Although negotiations … Continue reading BKFC President David Feldman is optimistic that Mike Perry will agree to the new contract proposal, as he believes that fighting is Perry’s true passion

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Bellator’s August 11 event in South Dakota will feature Logan Storley and Brennan Ward as the headliners

Bellator MMA’s upcoming card on Aug. 11 at the Sanford Pentagon in Sioux Falls, S.D. will feature welterweights Logan Storley and Brennan Ward in the main event. Logan Storley, a former interim Bellator welterweight champion, will be looking to bounce back after losing a unanimous decision to Yaroslav Amosov in his last appearance. Nevertheless, prior to that loss, the fighter with an unblemished record had … Continue reading Bellator’s August 11 event in South Dakota will feature Logan Storley and Brennan Ward as the headliners

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Highly sought-after MMA fighter Michael Chandler appears open to the possibility of a welterweight title shot if he manages to defeat Conor McGregor

As former three-time Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler anticipates his next fight with Conor McGregor, he envisions numerous exciting opportunities available to him in the welterweight division. While both Chandler and McGregor have fought primarily as lightweights, they are interested in a fight at 170 pounds. Chandler believes he has potential for a title shot with a win over McGregor and hopes to fight Islam … Continue reading Highly sought-after MMA fighter Michael Chandler appears open to the possibility of a welterweight title shot if he manages to defeat Conor McGregor

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Bellator Dublin event in September features Mads Burnell versus Daniel Weichel and other new fights

Bellator fans are in for a treat as two of its top featherweights go toe-to-toe at the highly-anticipated Bellator Dublin this fall. Mads Burnell and Daniel Weichel have been officially announced to face-off in a heated competition on September 23 at the 3Arena, as confirmed by Bellator officials. Burnell, coming off a triumphant unanimous decision victory over Justin Gonzales during the Bellator 295 event in … Continue reading Bellator Dublin event in September features Mads Burnell versus Daniel Weichel and other new fights

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Despite Cris Cyborg’s re-signing, Scott Coker remains interested in a potential fight with Kayla Harrison

After prolonged negotiations, Bellator officials and Cris Cyborg reached a new agreement within hours, according to Scott Coker, the head of the promotion. The reigning women’s featherweight champion signed a multi-fight contract with Bellator earlier this month, ending a lengthy free agency period that began after her most recent title defense against Arlene Blencowe in April 2022. Coker said Cyborg initiated the conversations that led … Continue reading Despite Cris Cyborg’s re-signing, Scott Coker remains interested in a potential fight with Kayla Harrison

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Gegard Mousasi shares intention to pursue Bellator championship “once more” prior to retiring

Gegard Mousasi, a veteran fighter, has a realistic approach towards his next fight at Bellator 296, knowing that he can’t fight forever. The two-time Bellator middleweight champion will face Fabian Edwards in the main event, with the winner likely contending for the 185-pound king, Johnny Eblen. Mousasi hopes to earn a rematch with Eblen by winning his upcoming fight against Edwards, but he is aware … Continue reading Gegard Mousasi shares intention to pursue Bellator championship “once more” prior to retiring

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Bellator champ Douglas Lima reveals exciting encounter with Michael B. Jordan and discusses training with Jonathan Majors for Creed 3

Douglas Lima recently had a taste of the Hollywood life, and it’s left him wanting more. The former Bellator welterweight champion recounts receiving a call from his coach, Roan Carneiro, last year. Michael B. Jordan had just finished filming “Creed 3” and needed a gym location to shoot training scenes with co-star Jonathan Majors. They decided Lima’s American Top Team gym in Atlanta was perfect … Continue reading Bellator champ Douglas Lima reveals exciting encounter with Michael B. Jordan and discusses training with Jonathan Majors for Creed 3

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Eduardo Dantas, dubbed as the best bantamweight in the world, claims that ruling the sport is a mere waiting game as he prepares for his first fight in Russia

Eduardo Dantas, the double Bellator bantamweight champion, is looking forward to his next move in MMA and is focused on becoming number one in this category of the sport. Despite a second-round head-kick knockout against Jose Alday in a “Lookin’ for a Fight” card which did not obtain a contract from Dana White, the UFC President, Dantas is more motivated than ever. Now, he has … Continue reading Eduardo Dantas, dubbed as the best bantamweight in the world, claims that ruling the sport is a mere waiting game as he prepares for his first fight in Russia

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Brent Primus aims to upset Mansour Barnoui and ultimately become Bellator grand prix champion by defeating Usman Nurmagomedov

Brent Primus has landed an opportunity to participate in the Bellator lightweight grand prix and is looking to create a significant impact right from the start. Following Sidney Outlaw’s failed drug test, Primus received a call to replace Outlaw and will combat Mansour Barnaoui in the Bellator 296 event in Paris, France, this Friday. Although Primus is a former lightweight champion, he is considered an … Continue reading Brent Primus aims to upset Mansour Barnoui and ultimately become Bellator grand prix champion by defeating Usman Nurmagomedov

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