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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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Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

Aljamain Sterling has continued to hold his position as the champion of the bantamweight division in the UFC. However, after the outcome of UFC 288, everyone is questioning where Henry Cejudo stands now. The former two-division titleholder lost a very close split decision on his return to MMA after a break of three years. He was able to come close to grabbing the title from … Continue reading Has Henry Cejudo reclaimed his top 5 bantamweight ranking after a close defeat in UFC 288?

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According to Rob Font, selecting anyone other than Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC 288 is a challenging task

Rob Font has re-entered the bantamweight title picture following his recent knockout victory over Adrian Yanez. Looking ahead to the division’s next title fight between Aljamain Sterling and Henry Cejudo on May 6, Font recognises the challenge that awaits the reigning champ. Font expressed his excitement for the upcoming fight and the unpredictability of the lead-up. However, he acknowledges Cejudo’s impressive career with Olympic medals … Continue reading According to Rob Font, selecting anyone other than Henry Cejudo in the main event of UFC 288 is a challenging task

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Kai Asakura and Juan Archuleta secured the chance to compete for the title following their victories in the RIZIN 42 matches

Kai Asakura and Juan Archuleta emerged victorious at the RIZIN 42 card, held on a Saturday morning in Saitama, Japan. Asakura, a former RIZIN 135-pound champion, scored a third-round knockout over Yuki Motoya in the main event, ending his opponent’s five-fight winning streak with a brutal knee to the body. On the other hand, Juan Archuleta, who held the Bellator bantamweight title, won a decision … Continue reading Kai Asakura and Juan Archuleta secured the chance to compete for the title following their victories in the RIZIN 42 matches

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MMA powerhouse Cris Cyborg commits to Bellator for multiple fights on renewed contract

Bellator has announced that Cris Cyborg, the undisputed featherweight champion, has signed a multi-fight contract with the promotion. Cyborg has remained with Bellator since January 2020 and has recently re-signed after concluding her previous contract in April 2022, according to a press statement issued by Bellator. Cyborg has publicly stated that she is delighted to have come to terms with Bellator and plans to remain … Continue reading MMA powerhouse Cris Cyborg commits to Bellator for multiple fights on renewed contract

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MMA fighter Jim Wallhead announces retirement with emotional breakdown during UFC and Bellator career

After an impressive career spanning almost two decades, Jim Wallhead, also known as “Judo” Jim Wallhead, is bidding adieu to the world of mixed martial arts. A veteran of the UFC and Bellator, Wallhead couldn’t hold back his tears as he announced his retirement in the cage following an unfortunate loss against Rhys McKee at Cage Warriors 153 on Saturday. The 39-year-old fighter, who is … Continue reading MMA fighter Jim Wallhead announces retirement with emotional breakdown during UFC and Bellator career

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Don’t miss out on the BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold results, the latest update in the world of bare-knuckle fighting

The Bare Knuckle Fighting Championship (BKFC) 41 event was held on the night of Saturday, July 24, at the 1stBank Center in Bloomfield, Colorado. BKFC 41 featured a star-studded lineup that featured several top names from the UFC and Bellator. In the main event of BKFC 41, Mike Perry squared off against former UFC champion Luke Rockhold in a light heavyweight title match. Throughout the … Continue reading Don’t miss out on the BKFC 41 Perry vs. Rockhold results, the latest update in the world of bare-knuckle fighting

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In UFC Vegas 72, Irina Alekseeva, dubbed as the ‘Russian Ronda’, secures a swift kneebar victory followed by her signature ‘Billionaire Strut’ dance

Russian fighter Irina Alekseeva made a remarkable debut at UFC Vegas 72 on Saturday night. Despite missing weight by four pounds on Friday, the 32-year-old bantamweight managed to clinch a submission win against a worthy opponent, Stephanie Egger, in just under three minutes of the preliminary round at the UFC APEX. Egger, who had a 3-3 record at UFC going into this bout, found herself … Continue reading In UFC Vegas 72, Irina Alekseeva, dubbed as the ‘Russian Ronda’, secures a swift kneebar victory followed by her signature ‘Billionaire Strut’ dance

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ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

According to ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong, the Singapore-based MMA company will not be co-promoting with any other organizations in the near future, despite Bellator MMA working with RIZIN in recent years. Sityodtong believes that co-promotion is rare across the industry and that there is no need for ONE Championship to explore this option unless the opportunity arises to work with the other biggest show … Continue reading ONE Championship CEO Chatri Sityodtong prefers co-promotion only with UFC due to their size and reputation other brands don’t meet expectations

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Bellator signs Slim Trabelsi following his departure from UFC due to a disagreement with his manager

Slim Trabelsi has signed with Bellator MMA after parting ways with the UFC due to a manager dispute. Bellator officials have confirmed Trabelsi’s contract, which is described as a “six-figure,” multi-fight, multi-year deal in a press release from Dominance MMA. At this time, Trabelsi’s Bellator debut has not been scheduled. The disagreement arose between Trabelsi’s management firm, Dominance MMA, and Fernand Lopez, the fighter’s coach … Continue reading Bellator signs Slim Trabelsi following his departure from UFC due to a disagreement with his manager

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