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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

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

Bellator’s Scott Coker anticipates Cris Cyborg’s comeback in 2023 and plans to schedule her fight versus Cat Zingano for the championship belt

Bellator President Scott Coker has shed some light on recent confusion regarding Cat Zingano and Leah McCourt’s co-main event fight at Bellator 293. Zingano previously stated that she believed the fight was for a vacant title, a claim that Coker says was never true. According to Coker, the fight was always intended to be a three-round elimination bout for the No. 1 contender spot, with … Continue reading Bellator’s Scott Coker anticipates Cris Cyborg’s comeback in 2023 and plans to schedule her fight versus Cat Zingano for the championship belt

In the aftermath of confusion surrounding a stoppage during the Bellator 292 fight, referee Jason Herzog has addressed critics and provided an explanation for his decision

Referee Jason Herzog ultimately made the correct decision, but it was not an easy one to make. Herzog presided over the quarterfinal bout between Alexandr Shabliy and Tofiq Musayev in the Bellator Lightweight World Grand Prix, which took place at Bellator 292 on Friday in San Jose, Calif. The fight ended in a third-round TKO after Musayev was hit with a body kick and was … Continue reading In the aftermath of confusion surrounding a stoppage during the Bellator 292 fight, referee Jason Herzog has addressed critics and provided an explanation for his decision

Rafael Lovato Jr takes the Middleweight throne post defeating Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London

MMA Community was agog on Saturday after a new middleweight champ emerged in Rafael Lovato Jr. Lavato Jr. was crowned following a deserved victory earned over much touted Gegard Mousasai in Bellator London event. Rafael Lovato Jr who entered the bout main event on the back of an incredible professional record of 9-0, won via majority decision. His previous 9-0 stats saw Lavator Jr record five wins … Continue reading Rafael Lovato Jr takes the Middleweight throne post defeating Gegard Mousasi at Bellator London

Gegard Mousasi outlines ‘right conditions’ key to challenging welterweight title

Gegard Mousasi will be looking forward to defending the Bellator middleweight title when he faces Rafael Lovato Jr. this weekend. A victory for the Dutch mixed martial artist and former kickboxer in the main event of Bellator 223 will see him seek a second title in another Bellator division. The 33-year old has expressed his interest in competing at the light heavyweight division to battle and … Continue reading Gegard Mousasi outlines ‘right conditions’ key to challenging welterweight title

Scott Coker positive Aaron Pico may bounce back

Bellator President Scott Coker insisted that despite losing at the first two outings in contest, Aaron Pico is no cast out in boxing. The mixed martial artist and former freestyle wrestler showed a lot of prospects in his debut showpieces on the Bellator MMA roster, but has fallen way off after the brutal defeats and knock outs There have been concerns about Pico and his … Continue reading Scott Coker positive Aaron Pico may bounce back