One week away from their monstrous Bellator 206 event in San Jose, California, Bellator delivered with Bellator 205 to get us ready for what’s right around the corner.
The best cards …read more
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With Bellator 205 in the books, check out the highlights from the memorable main card action at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho, on Friday night. …read more
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Bellator MMA keeps lining them up and AJ McKee keeps knocking them down, quite literally.
McKee has yet to lose a fight and keeps calling for tougher opponents. At Bellator 205 …read more
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A.J. McKee may have had his hopes pinned on getting a victory over a former champion at Bellator 205 but instead he’ll just have to settle for a Knockout of …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Bellator 205 ‘McKee vs Macapa’ aired Friday night (Sept. 21, 2018) from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. MMA Mania brings you a post-fight recap, results, .gifs and interview highlights from …read more
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John Teixeira da Conceicao might need some Advil when he wakes up. …read more
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In a night of impressive finishes, A.J. McKee still found a way to steal the show.
On Friday night at the Centurylink Arena in Boise, Idaho, McKee was supposed to take …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Check out the results and highlights from Bellator 205, where AJ McKee knocked out John Macapa with a single strike in the main event. Bellator 205 is in the …read more
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BOISE, Idaho – Doubt A.J. McKee (12-0 MMA, 12-0 BMMA) at your own risk, as “Mercenary” stayed perfect with a brutal knockout of John Teixeira (21-4-2 MMA, 4-3 BMMA).
The featherweight …read more
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A.J. McKee added another vicious knockout to his highlight reel on Friday when he knocked out John Teixeira in the Bellator 205 main event.
McKee (12-0 MMA, 12-0 BMMA) extended his …read more
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BOISE, Idaho – Submission ace Rafael Lovato Jr. (9-0 MMA, 5-0 BMMA) was tested but ultimately proved victorious, turning to his bread and butter to tap out John Salter (15-4 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
BOISE, Idaho – Hometown hero Veta Arteaga (5-2 MMA, 4-2 BMMA) survived early trouble on the feet against vaunted striker Denise Kielholtz (2-2 MMA, 2-1 BMMA), battling back for an …read more
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It didn’t come easy, but Patricky Freire (20-8 MMA, 13-7 BMMA) went toe-to-toe with Roger Huerta (24-11-1 MMA, 0-2 BMMA), who was the first man to fall, giving “Pitbull” a …read more
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Patricky Freire put himself back atop the Bellator knockout mountain on Friday when he set a new record for most finishes by strikes in the promotion’s history at Bellator 205.
In …read more
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Bellator 205 goes down live tonight from CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. In the main event AJ Mckee puts his undefeated record on the line against John Teixeira and in …read more
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BOISE, Idaho – Steve Mowry lived up to the hype in his Bellator debut tonight when he won in the opening round at Bellator 205.
Mowry (5-0 MMA, 1-0 BMMA), a …read more
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Ben Moa was 27 when he was released from the Miami Dolphins. After a celebrated college career at the University of Utah, his football dream was over.
Moa (4-0 MMA, 0-0 …read more
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MMA Fighting has Bellator 205 results for the McKee vs. Macapa fight card Friday night at the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho.
In the main event, undefeated prospect A.J. McKee will …read more
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Sherdog’s live Bellator 205 coverage kicks off Friday at 7 p.m. ET. …read more
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Tonight (Sept. 21) the Bellator 205 results will roll out live. The event will be held inside the CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. In the main event of Bellator 205, …read more
Source:: MMANews
Bloody Elbow is the place to be for live results and full play-by-play of Bellator 205 from Idaho.
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Join us tonight on Bloody Elbow for live results and …read more
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Eddie Alvarez became the first fighter to knock Patricky Freire out when they met almost six years ago at Bellator 76, and the Brazilian fighter wants to return the favor.
Former …read more
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Watch the Bellator 205 live stream online on MMA Fighting for the preliminary card at 7 p.m. ET. The fight card for this portion of the event is as follows …read more
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Here’s the scoop for tonight’s Bellator 205 card, where A.J. McKee Jr. throws down with John Macapa in the main event. Viacom’s brand of MMA kicks off tonight as the …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
BOISE, Idaho – Denise Kielholtz might be Bellator’s kickboxing champion, but Veta Arteaga isn’t afraid of a little standup action.
“I don’t mind to strike,” Arteaga told MMAjunkie in advance of …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Having been two years since he first made the move to the pro ranks, heavyweight prospect Steve Mowry has very little to be disappointed about.
In four bouts, Mowry has managed …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
BOISE, Idaho – Towering heavyweight newcomer Steve Mowry is not worried about outside expectations going into Bellator 205.
At 6-foot-8, Mowry (4-0 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) is difficult to miss. He’s a …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bellator 205 takes place today, and you can join us for a live video stream and official results beginning at 7 p.m. ET (4 p.m. PT).
The event takes place at …read more
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Zane Simon, Eddie Mercado, & Victor Rodriguez return to break down this week’s Bellator card in Boise, Idaho. With picks and odds for the main card. The UFC’s Fight Night …read more
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A.J. McKee and Aaron Pico, teammates and arguably Bellator’s two brightest prospects, are set to fight in consecutive weekends.
On Friday night at Bellator 205, 23-year-old McKee (11-0 MMA, 11-0 BMMA) …read more
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Bellator returns to action on Friday with Bellator 205. In the main event, rising featherweight star, A.J. McKee headlines his first stateside fight card. The 11-0 McKee puts the longest …read more
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BOISE, Idaho – MMAjunkie has been onsite all week for Bellator 205, and lead staff reporter Mike Bohn has you covered with a preview of Friday’s card.
What’s at stake for …read more
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McKee
vs.
Teixeira
Lovato
vs.
Salter
Freire
vs.
Huerta
Arteaga
vs.
Kielholtz
MMAjunkie readers’consensus picks2018: 111-62
McKee
(83%)
Lovato
(57%)
Freire
(82%)
Kielholtz
(57%)
Dan Tom@DanTomMMA2018: 116-61
McKee
Lovato
Freire
Kielholtz
Ken Hathaway@kenshathaway2018: 115-62
McKee
Lovato
Freire
Arteaga
Trent Reinsmith@TrentReinsmith2018: 113-64
McKee
Salter
Freire
Kielholtz
Ben Fowlkes@BenFowlkesMMA2018: 112-652016 Champion
McKee
Lovato
Freire
Kielholtz
Simon Samano@SJSamano2018: 110-67
McKee
Salter
Freire
Kielholtz
Mike Bohn@MikeBohnMMA2018: 110-672014 Champion
McKee
Salter
Freire
Kielholtz
Abbey Subhan@kammakaze2018: 109-68
McKee
Lovato
Freire
Kielholtz
John Morgan@MMAjunkieJohn2018: 108-69
McKee
Lovato
Freire
Kielholtz
Fernanda Prates@nandaprates_2018: 106-71
McKee
Salter
Freire
Arteaga
Steven Marrocco@MMAjunkieSteven2018: 105-72
McKee
Salter
Freire
Kielholtz
Matt Erickson@MMAjunkieMatt2018: 102-75
McKee
Lovato
Freire
Arteaga
Brian Garcia@thegoze2018: 100-772017 …read more
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Coming off a year layoff, prospect Jarod Trice feels like his recent win over Walter Howard at Bellator 194 was far from his best outing.
In particular, Trice was hoping he’d …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Bellator 205 is only a day away, and the promotion has put together a solid Friday night card. …read more
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The place is here, CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho, and the time is now. The weigh ins for Bellator 205: “McKee vs. Macapa” tomorrow night (Fri., Sept. 21, 2018) officially …read more
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The weigh-ins for the upcoming Bellator 205 event are in the books. Bellator officials held the weigh-ins for Bellator 205 on Thursday, September 20, 2018 where everyone made weight and …read more
Source:: MMANews
BOISE, Idaho – Undefeated prospect Adam Borics makes his third Bellator appearance Friday against Josenaldo Silva on the prelims of Bellator 205.
In an exclusive interview with MMAjunkie’s John Morgan, Borics …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
At the Bellator 205 weigh-ins, all 28 fighters taking part in Friday night’s fights will step on the scales Thursday afternoon.
In the main event, A.J McKee and John Macapa will …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
For former Bellator featherweight Bubba Jenkins, 2018 has been one of the least productive of his career, but not by choice.
Since leaving Bellator in 2016 has fought sporadically, including the …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
BOISE, Idaho – MMAjunkie is on scene and reporting live from today’s early and official Bellator 205 fighter weigh-ins, which kick off at 11 a.m. ET (9 a.m. MT local …read more
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Gegard Mousasi is arguably the biggest name to make the jump from the UFC to Bellator in free agency. After deciding to make the switch in July of 2017, signing …read more
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On Sept. 29, Rory MacDonald will have the chance to become a two-weight champion in Bellator. The current welterweight title holder will be taking on the reigning Bellator middleweight champ …read more
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Gegard Mousasi is apparently very happy with his move to Bellator. Gegard Mousasi was a high-level middleweight in the UFC, but was never able to secure a title shot …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Though he’s just had one fight so far in 2018, middleweight Rafael Lovato Jr. is pleased with how the bout turned out and what he was able to do in …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
It’s been 14 months since Gegard Mousasi made the jump from the UFC to Bellator, and he hasn’t looked back.
Just two fights into his run with his new promotion, Mousasi …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Bellator President Scott Coker could soon be in a situation in which championship belts from four different weight classes are held by just two fighters. That could make things difficult …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bellator action returns after a more than month-long hiatus Friday with Bellator 205, which takes place at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. The main card airs on Paramount following prelims …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
A middleweight clash pitting Chidi Njokuani against Melvin Manhoef will serve as the headliner for Bellator 210. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
Dec 1, 2017; Thackerville, OK, USA; Chidi Njokuani (blue gloves) looks on during Bellator 189 against Hisaki Kato (not pictured) at Winstar World Casino. Mandatory Credit: Dave Mandel-USA TODAY Sports
Dec …read more
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Melvin Manhoef recently re-signed with Bellator and now he has his next assignment.
The 47-fight veteran will meet Chidi Njokuani in the middleweight main event of Bellator 210, which takes place …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Rafael Lovato Jr. takes on John Salter in the Bellator 205 co-main event, and if you’re into matchups that feature ground-game specialists, then this is the fight for you.
Lovato Jr., …read more
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In an era that seems to be seeing more and more fighters leave the UFC in favor of a Bellator roster spot, Augusto Sakai is happy to be doing the …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Looking back on his unanimous decision win over Justin Lawrence at Bellator 197 in April, featherweight AJ McKee feels like he had a very solid performance.
In particular, McKee was pleased …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
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Legendary Big John McCarthy breaks down the upcoming middleweight world title fight between Gegard Mousasi and Rory MacDonald that headlines Bellator 206. Don’t miss the epic …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Bellator has officially won the race to Hawaii as their first event in the aloha state will take place on December 15 for Bellator 210.
There was only one choice for …read more
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A.J. McKee will look to remain unbeaten when he meets John Teixeira in the featherweight headliner of Bellator 205.
McKee (12-0 MMA, 12-0 BMMA), 23, will look to extend his Bellator-record …read more
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It’s been a wild ride for women’s flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane ever since Bellator announced last week that she’ll be headlining the promotion’s first …read more
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Muhammad Lawal and Liam McGeary will square off in Honolulu this December. An important light heavyweight bout has been added to Bellator’s first trip to Hawaii.
Muhammed Lawal will meet former …read more
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Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida is now a Bellator fighter. The Brazilian legend will make his promotional debut this December, when Bellator touches down in Hawaii, where he …read more
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Bellator returns to Idaho for this week’s Bellator 205 event. Here’s how to watch.
Bellator 205 takes place Friday at CenturyLink Arena in Boise, Idaho. …read more
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About five months ago, as John Salter wrapped up one last workout before flying out to Illinois for a scheduled meeting with Rafael Lovato Jr., his phone started blowing up.
“I …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Patricky Freire returns to action this week, and he’s got his eye on getting another lightweight title shot.
“Pitbull” Freire (19-8 MMA, 12-7 BMMA) takes on Roger Huerta (24-10-1 MMA, 1-3 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
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We kick off the Welterweight World Grand Prix with Douglas Lima vs. Andrey Koreshkov! Big John McCarthy breaks down what to expect from both fighters in their …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Johny Hendricks, a former UFC welterweight champion, will take on longtime Bellator fighter Brennan Ward in a bare-knuckle bout. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks may be retired from MMA, but that doesn’t mean he’s done with the fight game entirely.
Hendricks and longtime Bellator contender Brennan Ward have agreed …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
What Valerie Letoureau couldn’t achieve in the UFC she hopes to with Bellator by the end of the year, and she’s quite all right with the circumstances surrounding the opportunity, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
The Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu, Hawaii will host the homecoming of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (8-0), as she puts her undefeated record and Bellator women’s flyweight title on the line …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Johny Hendricks will headline the World Bare Knuckle Fighting Federation’s debut card against former Bellator fighter Brennan Ward. Former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks will be returning to professional competition …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Almost three months after signing with Bellator, and with a stage and opponent set for his Dec. 15 debut, it’s safe to say Lyoto Machida has been adjusting just fine.
“I’m …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Back in June, former UFC welterweight champion Johny Hendricks announced plans to retire from mixed martial arts. Earlier this month, long-time Bellator welterweight contender Brennan Ward announced that he was …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
Bellator MMA welterweight champion Rory MacDonald will move up a division to take on the middleweight king Gegard Mousasi in the Bellator 206headliner on Sept. 29 in San Jose, California. …read more
Source:: Sherdog
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Take a look back to the historic Bellator 200 event in London. Watch Gegard Mousasi vs. Rafael Carvalho in its entirety! And don’t miss Mousasi’s upcoming fight …read more
Source:: MMAWeekly
Lyoto Machida believes the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency should’ve gone easier on Fabricio Werdum.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion and current Bellator star called Werdum’s recent suspension “very sad.” Machida (24-8 …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
UFC color commentator Joe Rogan said this week on his podcast that he hopes Bellator will turn into a full rival for the UFC. Rogan said he wishes Bellator would …read more
Source:: MMANews
A.J. McKee’s unblemished record will be on the line when he returns to action in a week in Idaho.
So far in his career, all with Bellator, McKee is a perfect …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Stream or download Thursday’s episode of MMAjunkie Radio with guests Valerie Letourneau and Din Thomas.
Letourneau will challenge for the women’s flyweight title against champ Ilima-Lei Macfarlane when Bellator makes its …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Not many notable events this weekend, but the ones we have have some guaranteed action. Slim pickings this weekend, folks. The UFC’s in Russia, Bellator’s laying low until later this …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
UFC and Bellator veteran Melvin Guillard sits in a Colorado jail after his arrest in connection with a club brawl earlier this month.
Guillard, 35, was in Jefferson County (Colo.) court …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bellator’s return to New York next month has another fight set for the main card.
Former middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko (56-11 MMA, 12-4 BMMA) will take on Anatoly Tokov (26-3 MMA, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Two Russian countrymen will do battle for middleweight contendership at Bellator 208.
A matchup between former Bellator middleweight champion Alexander Shlemenko and rising contender Anatoly Tokov has been slated for the …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
When Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Valerie Letourneau were first spotted amicably discussing a location for their title bout, the meeting was still a hypothetical scenario.
That, as we know, changed Wednesday, when …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Michael Chandler says Brent Primus’ claims are bogus. Chandler is the former Bellator lightweight champion. In fact, he’s held the title twice. While many believed Chandler would be in for …read more
Source:: MMANews
Joe Rogan, a long-time color commentator for the UFC, is not just a UFC fan. He’s also very interested in the products offered by other MMA promotions, particularly Bellator MMA …read more
Source:: BJPenn.com
British duo James Mulheron and Alfie Davis have become the latest European fighters to sign on the dotted line for Bellator.
Bellator confirmed the signings to MMA Fighting.
Mulheron (11-2-0) …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
It was no secret that, after successfully defending her Bellator title for the first time, women’s flyweight champion Ilima-Lei Macfarlane wanted a chance to perform in her native Hawaii.
On Wednesday, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Ben Askren throws shade at Colby Covington on social media. Although he never got the chance to compete in the UFC, former ONE FC and Bellator champion Ben Askren is …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Joe Rogan says he’d be happy if Bellator can become a full blown rival to the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It’s a unique stance as Rogan has been a longtime …read more
Source:: MMANews
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Joe Rogan is one of the UFC’s longest-tenured employees. However, that doesn’t mean he holds any competitive animosity toward other MMA organizations.
In fact, Rogan, …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Another member of the Lyoto Machida crew has joined the Bellator roster.
Weber Almeida, a 1-0 bantamweight, has signed an exclusive multi-fight deal with the company, Bellator officials told MMA Fighting. …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
UFC veteran Lyoto Machida will make his Bellator debut against Rafael Carvalho, in December. Lyoto Machida has a date and an opponent for his Bellator debut, which doubles as the …read more
Source:: BloodyElbow
Bellator light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader has been on a roll for nearly the past five years, winning 10 of 11 fights.
During his eight years in the UFC, which kicked …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Lyoto Machida has a date and opponent set for his Bellator debut.
The former UFC light heavyweight champion will meet ex-Bellator middleweight titleholder Rafael Carvalho at Bellator’s Hawaii debut on Dec. …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Lyoto Machida will meet former Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho on Dec. 15 on the promotion’s debut card in Honolulu. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Lyoto Machida now has the details of his Bellator debut. The Brazilian legend will battle a fellow Brazilian in former Bellator middleweight champion Rafael Carvalho. …read more
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Bellator’s first trip to Hawaii now has two bouts, with the addition of a welterweight battle of unbeatens.
Rising standouts Neiman Gracie and Ed Ruth …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Ilima-Lei Macfarlane is bringing a title fight back to the islands.
MMA Fighting confirmed with officials that the flyweight champion will defend her belt against Valerie Letourneau in the main event …read more
Source:: MMAFighting
Gallery
Photos: Best of Ilima-Lei Macfarlane
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After successfully defending her belt at Bellator 201, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane had a place and a name in mind for her second women’s flyweight title …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie
Bellator MMA has beaten the UFC to the punch by booking the first major mixed martial arts event in Hawaii in a decade. …read more
Source:: ESPN
Bellator’s continued search for European talent is taking the promotion to the Netherlands.
On Tuesday, Bellator announced that it will award contracts to the winner of the World Fighting League’s MMA …read more
Source:: MMAJunkie