Bellator
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Opinion: Bellator badly needs to switch things up, and here’s how they can do it
June 18th, 2014. After the ouster of founder Bjorn Rebney, former Strikeforce founder CEO Scott Coker was announced as the new head of operations for Bellator MMA. It was an odd thing to process. After all, Coker had been working for Zuffa since their purchase of the organization he helped…
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Video: New training footage of Fedor and Frank Mir in Bellator Countdown video
The road to Bellator 198 continues, as the dream match between Frank Mir (18-11) and Fedor Emelianenko (36-5) comes closer to reality. The battle between the former PRIDE and UFC champions doesn’t happen for another month, but it’s rather appropriate that the promotion for the event begin to ramp up…
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Fedor Emelianenko vs Frank Mir finalized; Bellator HW Grand Prix alternates announced
Hot off the heels of this past weekend’s event, the next stage of the Bellator heavyweight Grand Prix tournament is confirmed to take place this April. After a long time away from fighting, former UFC heavyweight champion Frank Mir faces the man who is one of the best fighters the…
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Heather Hardy on sexual assault recovery: ‘Every day I’m working towards it’
Even with a record of 20-0, Hardy was not a well-known presence in the sports world prior to Bellator 180. That all changed when she was introduced to millions of MMA fans on June 24th. Her fight, against former Golden Gloves boxer Alice Yauger, was a rough one. But, it…
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Bellator: NYC – Winners and Losers
Bellator’s sophomore venture into pay-per-view territory had tremendous ambition, and it brought together an impressive amount and variety of talent. The online prelims and the televised portion on Spike delivered very heavily on action aside from the light heavyweight title fight. Then it was followed by a very strange collection…
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Bellator’s Jimmy Smith: Fedor is a ‘hard guy to get a bead on’
As an analyst, he’s one of the best in the game. As a commentator, he’s one of the most clear and concise voices. He’s constantly providing insight to viewers as well as proper context for those unfamiliar with what’s happening in the cage. And as someone to interview? He’s as…
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Live from Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva weigh-ins
Bellator NYC: Sonnen vs. Silva weigh-ins start in just a few minutes and Bloody Elbow has a man on the scene live to bring you all the action. Weigh-ins should go live at 6pm Eastern/3pm Pacific. Here’s the fight card: PPVChael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Mitrione…
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Report: Website registry for proposed MMA athlete’s association revealed to be tied to Bjorn Rebney
Perhaps it’s more difficult to keep things under wraps in MMA than some people think. After Monday’s announcement that Georges St Pierre, TJ Dillashaw and others were to reveal an “industry redefining“ announcement, all early guesses seemed to indicate the possibility of a fighter’s association of some sort being formed.…
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Royce Gracie files for divorce, demands legal fee coverage and spousal support
It looks like Royce Gracie is about to be single for the first time in 22 years. TMZ Sports reports that divorce filings were registered in Los Angeles County Superior Court for Royce and his wife Marianne Cuttic, a Los Angeles area podiatrist. The original face of the UFC and…
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Former Bellator lightweight contender Marcin Held signs with the UFC
Another Bellator talent has joined the UFC, and this time it’s season 10 lightweight tournament winner and Polish MMA grappling phenom Marcin Held. The 24-year-old fighter had previously been released from the promotion earlier this year after a win over fellow former Bellator fighter Dave Jansen, and has amassed a…
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