Bellator
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Bellator MMA signs Darina Mazdyuk after beating 529-pound man
Just a few weeks after being catapulted to internet MMA fame/infamy, Russia’s Darina Mazdyuk (3-1) has signed with Bellator MMA. The report was confirmed to MMA Fighting. The 28-year-old had built up a respectable record for someone with such a short career, having no amateur fights whatsoever. Her wins were…
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Report: Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson returns to MMA, signs with Bellator
After a surprise retirement following a loss to then-light heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier, Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson was constantly dogged with questions as to when — not if — he’d return to MMA. And now, the wait is over. Only this time there’s a major surprise in this story. Rumble Johnson…
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Bellator 253: Caldwell vs McKee, Featherweight Tournament preview
Bellator continues its run of very well-matched and intriguing events this week, bringing their packed featherweight tournament closer to the end. So to that, we have Darrion Caldwell (14-3) meeting the sensational A.J. McKee (16-0), making for a dynamite matchup. After a decision in in the first round against Henry…
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Bellator 250 preview: Mousasi vs Lima, two-time champ or two-division champ?
Bellator scored a tremendous coup when they signed BJJ superstar Rafael Lovato Jr. and introduced him to their middleweight ranks. He made his way to the top in short but dramatic fashion, ultimately toppling Gegard Mousasi in a shocker for the belt. Due to unfortunate health concerns, Lovato has had…
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Bellator 249: Cyborg vs Blencowe preview
Bellator has a new home and a more consistent schedule, as they bring quality matchups while attempting to make up for lost time. What we have this week is another sneaky good card, which is unfortunate because it’s mostly gone under the radar. While that’s been a bit of a…
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Tito Ortiz ‘had to step away’ from managing Cris Cyborg
While doing the media rounds ahead of his fight against Alberto El Patrón this weekend for Combate Americas’ inaugural PPV, former UFC champ Tito Ortiz continues to unveil new nuggets of life in the fight game and his lengthy career. But a recent piece of news was somewhat unexpected. In…
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Bellator 213: Macfarlane vs Letourneau preview
Bellator 213 is an event that under other circumstances would probably suffer from being the second consecutive event in as many days. Fortunately, it only gets bolder. Former legends (both former UFC champions) and Bellator mainstays pepper this card, and the undercard is loaded with local action fighters and some…
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Bellator 212: Primus vs Chandler 2 preview
Bellator graces the Hawaiian islands with a major duo of cards, the first of which having a collection of vets and prospects, as well as a smattering of fun local fighters to round out the card. All of this headlined by a highly anticipated championship rematch between former lightweight king…
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Bellator 211: Sakara vs Kauppinen fight card preview
Bellator’s international shows have been largely about pleasing the local market, catering to them by using fighters better known and recognized in the region. This back end of the weekend’s doubleheader takes place in Genoa, Italy, coupled with a Bellator Kickboxing event featuring Gabriel Varga. That means we’re going to…
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Bellator 210: Njokuani vs Salter fight card preview
Hope you didn’t have plans this weekend. With the UFC putting on a doubleheader this weekend, Bellator will also be following suit with two cards back to back for Friday and Saturday. It’s a bit of a shame, because this card has a ton of potential for action and quality…
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