Omiel Brown Wins One-Night Cage Warriors Prizefighter Tournament, Earns Future Title Shot

Welterweight prospect Omiel Brown left the Braehead Arena in Glasgow, Scotland with an extra $50,000 to his name after winning the second-ever Cage Warriors "Prizefighter" tournament. Brown overcame two opponents in one night to win the four-man welterweight bracket at Cage Warriors 176, earning him a significant payday for a regional-level fight and a future … Continue reading Omiel Brown Wins One-Night Cage Warriors Prizefighter Tournament, Earns Future Title Shot

8/14/24 Notebook: Dana White Says Conor McGregor Will Not Fight In 2024

Welcome to the notebook, a quick catchup of all the smaller (but still important) stories from the world of MMA! If you want the notebook delivered to you every morning along with MMA's top headlines, consider subscribing to the Knockdown Daily newsletter via Substack. It's free! Here are the latest stories we're following: UFC UFC … Continue reading 8/14/24 Notebook: Dana White Says Conor McGregor Will Not Fight In 2024

Mansour Barnaoui Submits Adam Piccolotti In Bellator Debut

Mansour Barnaoui had an impressive Bellator debut in the main event of Saturday's card, submitting Adam Piccolotti in the second round to close out a one-sided performance. Barnaoui's victory headlined Bellator 287 from the Allianz Cloud Arena in Milan, Italy. Barnoui secured a rear naked choke against Piccolotti in the second round after minutes of … Continue reading Mansour Barnaoui Submits Adam Piccolotti In Bellator Debut

Mansour Barnaoui To Make Bellator Debut Against Adam Piccolotti In October 29th Main Event

French lightweight contender Mansour Barnaoui will make his Bellator debut later this year, facing Adam Piccolotti in the main event of an October 29th show. The bout will headline a card from the Allianz Cloud Arena in Milan, Italy, per an announcement made by the promotion earlier this week. Barnaoui will be appearing in a … Continue reading Mansour Barnaoui To Make Bellator Debut Against Adam Piccolotti In October 29th Main Event

Ryan Bader Sweeps Scorecards In Rematch Against Cheick Kongo

Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader used his wrestling to put on a dominant showing against Cheick Kongo, defeating him via unanimous decision on Friday night. Bader's win headlined Bellator 280, which took place from the Accor Arena in Paris, France. All five rounds of Bader's fight were the same for him. He used every frame … Continue reading Ryan Bader Sweeps Scorecards In Rematch Against Cheick Kongo

Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 Preview

Bellator will head back to Paris, France for the second time on Friday night with a heavyweight title fight atop the card. Meeting in a rematch, current Bellator Heavyweight Champion Ryan Bader will face experienced French fighter Cheick Kongo. The fight is scheduled to headline a card from the Accor Arena. Here's a full preview … Continue reading Bellator 280: Bader vs. Kongo 2 Preview