Bellator Middleweight Champion Gegard Mousasi already has his next challenge lined up. The promotion is currently looking to book their veteran champ against undefeated contender Johnny Eblen, per a report from Ariel Helwani on Tuesday. While a specific date for the fight hasn't been set, the matchup is reportedly being targeted for June. Eblen has … Continue reading Bellator Aiming To Book Gegard Mousasi vs. Johnny Eblen For June
Sergio Pettis, James Gallagher Out of Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix
Bellator's upcoming bantamweight tournament has taken two big hits. Current champ Sergio Pettis has withdrawn from the tournament, along with Irish fan-favorite James Gallagher. Pettis' withdrawal from the tournament was first reported Tuesday by Brent Brookhouse of CBS Sports. Pettis was booked to meet Raufeon Stots at Bellator 279 on April 23rd. He will now … Continue reading Sergio Pettis, James Gallagher Out of Bellator Bantamweight Grand Prix
Report: Conor McGregor Arrested, Charged With Dangerous Driving In Ireland
Former two-division UFC Champion Conor McGregor is facing more legal troubles, recently getting arrested in Ireland on dangerous driving charges. McGregor, 33, was arrested in Dublin, Ireland on Tuesday evening and charged with dangerous driving, per a report from Robin Schiller of the national newspaper Irish Independent. McGregor has been released on bail since his … Continue reading Report: Conor McGregor Arrested, Charged With Dangerous Driving In Ireland
Report: Jorge Masvidal Suspected of Battery Following Alleged Altercation With Colby Covington
UFC welterweight Jorge Masvidal is currently being investigated for felony battery charges by the Miami Beach Police Department following an alleged incident on Monday night. A police report obtained by Mike Coppinger of ESPN alleges that Masvidal attacked someone who was exiting a restaurant. This person told authorities that Masvidal "sucker punched" him twice, causing … Continue reading Report: Jorge Masvidal Suspected of Battery Following Alleged Altercation With Colby Covington
PFL Announces 2022 Regular Season Schedule, Lineup For First Event
PFL's fourth season is officially set. The promotion is scheduled to start its regular season in April, with six divisions each competing to win a grand prize of $1 million, per an announcement made earlier this week. PFL is scheduled to begin their 2022 season with three events at the Esports Arena in Arlington, Texas, … Continue reading PFL Announces 2022 Regular Season Schedule, Lineup For First Event
RIZIN 34 Live Coverage
RIZIN will host their first numbered event of the year on Sunday night, presenting 17 bouts from the Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. In the main event of the show, explosive featherweight Kyohei Hagiwara will battle former DEEP Impact Champion Satoshi Yamasu. Follow along throughout the evening for updates on the event. Click … Continue reading RIZIN 34 Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 62: Volkov vs. Aspinall Live Coverage
UFC will present a load of European prospects and veterans on Saturday night for their first event in the continent since 2019. In the headlining bout of a card from The O2 Arena in London, England, rising heavyweight Tom Aspinall will face experienced fighter Alexander Volkov. Their fight is the last to make the walk … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 62: Volkov vs. Aspinall Live Coverage
UFC on ESPN+ 62: Volkov vs. Aspinall Preview
It has been three years since UFC's last event in Europe. That will change on Saturday night, as the promotion will return to The O2 Arena in London, England for a "Fight Night" card. The event is jam-packed with European prospects and veterans that are expected to have support from the live crowd. In the … Continue reading UFC on ESPN+ 62: Volkov vs. Aspinall Preview
RIZIN 34 Preview
RIZIN will present their first numbered event of the year on Sunday night, showcasing a busy 17-fight card from the Maruzen Intec Arena Osaka in Osaka, Japan. In the main event, flashy featherweight Kyohei Hagiwara will meet former DEEP Impact Champion Satoshi Yamasu. Here's a full preview of the evening. Main Card (1:00AM EST / … Continue reading RIZIN 34 Preview
Bruno Miranda Secures Lightweight PFL Contract on Fifth Week of ‘Challenger Series’
Bruno Miranda secured a contract in the 2022 PFL Season as part of their lightweight roster on Friday night. This came from a win he earned on the PFL "Challenger Series," where he was selected as a winner out of the four victorious MMA fighters from the episode. Miranda was picked over fellow finalist Damir … Continue reading Bruno Miranda Secures Lightweight PFL Contract on Fifth Week of ‘Challenger Series’
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