Former UFC standout and former Strikeforce champion Gegard Mousasi made his Bellator MMA debut on Friday night and like many other former UFC fighters it did not go exactly as planned. Bellator 185 took place at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut and aired live on Spike TV. Mousasi was pitted up against former middleweight …
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Watch: FiveRoundMMA – Episode 35, Season 5
Why is Benson Henderson not winning fights in Bellator? Is it good for Bellator that former UFC fighters have a poor winning record? Can OSP be a legit title threat in the light heavyweight division now that we are in the post Jon Jones era? Is Carlos Condit a gatekeeper or a title contender at …
Bellator 183 Results
Bellator MMA returned with a bang on Saturday night. Bellator 183 featured some of the company's biggest names including former UFC lightweight champion Benson Henderson. Henderson took on long time Bellator fighter Patricky "Pitbull" Freire. Also in the card was former UFC heavyweight standout Roy Nelson, who was making his Bellator debut. Below are the …
A Championship Conversation with Lorenz Larkin
Listen to our Championship Conversation with Bellator MMA standout Lorenz Larkin! He sets the record straight abou his beef with Paul Daley. He explains what sets Scott Coker apart for any other promoters he's dealt with in the past. He goes into how Bellator invests in all of thier fighters and not just their top …
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Bellator 172 Results
Bellator 172 was supposed to be the debut of former PRIDE heavyweight standout Fedor Emelianenko but due to a last-minute illness to his opponent Matt Mitrione an audible had to be called. Without a last minute replacement available Fedor had to be removed from the card and a lightweight bout between Josh Thomson and Patricky "Pitbull" …
Rory MacDonald’s Bellator Debut Set
The “Red King” will make his Bellator debut in what is shaping up to be a violent match up. Former UFC welterweight standout and title challenger Rory MacDonald will make his Bellator MMA debut on May 19th against Paul Daley. Officials for Bellator made the fight announcement early Thursday morning. The bout will serve as …
Watch: FiveRoundMMA Ep. #6, Season 5
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7d8OAEzzELQ Should the Korean Zombie be placed right back in the top of the featherweight division? Was it too much too soon for Alexa Grasso? Is it okay for Jon Jones to receive a title shot immediately after his suspension is up? Can the UFC afford to keep losing fighters to Bellator? Plus we preview …
A Championship Conversation with Jacob “Stitch” Duran
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgbi_APwfW8 This week we have a special interview with cutman extraordinaire and MMA personality Jacob “Stitch” Duran! He talks about his relationship with Tito Ortiz, the energy at Bellator events, the words of encouragement famous fighters have told him backstage, and much more! Be sure to follow Stitch on social media at: Twitter: @StitchDuran Instagram: …
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UFC Heavyweight Leaving for Bellator MMA
UFC heavyweight and former TUF contestant Matt Mitrione has signed a four-fight deal with Bellator MMA. Mitrione announced the deal himself while appearing as a guest on the "MMA Hour". Mitrione (9-5) entered the world of mixed martial arts after a stint in the NFL. He was part of the 10th season of the "Ultimate …