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PFL vs. Bellator card finalized, Patricio Pitbull receives replacement opponent

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Leah McCourt ‘devastated’ to pull out of Bellator 302 fight against Sinead Kavanagh
Leah McCourt ‘devastated’ to pull out of Bellator 302 fight against Sinead Kavanagh

Photo by Matt Davies/PX Images/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The upcoming Bellator 302 card in Belfast needs a new co-main event after Leah McCourt was… 

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Gabriel Braga Steps in to Face Patricio Freire at PFL vs. Bellator

The PFL vs. Bellator card has undergone some last-minute shuffling during fight week. 

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PFL vs. Bellator fight card shuffle impacts Patricio Freire, Aaron Pico matchups
PFL vs. Bellator fight card shuffle impacts Patricio Freire, Aaron Pico matchups

Five days out from PFL vs. Bellator: Champions, the fight card is once again facing some changes – this time, a semi-mix-and-match. 

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Gabriel Braga vs. Patricio Pitbull set for PFL vs. Bellator, Aaron Pico expected to stay on card
Gabriel Braga vs. Patricio Pitbull set for PFL vs. Bellator, Aaron Pico expected to stay on card

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Gabriel Braga is getting bumped to fill a gap on the PFL vs. Bellator card, but Aaron Pico is expected… 

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Feb. 12-18)
Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Feb. 12-18)

Check out the UFC, PFL, and Bellator fights that were first reported or confirmed by MMA Junkie in the past week. 

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PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view price revealed
PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view price revealed

PFL The pay-per-view price for PFL vs. Bellator has been revealed. According to PFL broadcast partner ESPN+, the Feb. 24 event from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia,… 

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Patricio Pitbull vs. Jesus Pinedo off PFL vs. Bellator card following Pinedo withdrawal
Patricio Pitbull vs. Jesus Pinedo off PFL vs. Bellator card following Pinedo withdrawal

Patricio Pitbull | Photo via Bellator Patricio Pitbull won’t be competing next week. The PFL announced Saturday that the Bellator legend has been removed from… 

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Bellator champion Patricio Freire not interested in PFL’s season format: ‘This doesn’t make sense for me’

The PFL’s season tournament is not something that sparks Patricio Freire’s interest.
The Bellator featherweight champion has no intention to compete in the season tournament now that PFL acquired Bellator and …read more

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Bellator champion Patricio Freire goes off on PFL season format: “To me, that’s bullsh*t”

Honeymoon’s Over …read more

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Bellator champion Ryan Bader shares advice for Tom Aspinall amidst frustrations over undisputed UFC title fight

Tom’s journey …read more

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James Gallagher vs. Jeremy Kennedy, Several Other Bouts Confirmed for Bellator 302

A showdown between James Gallagher and Jeremy Kennedy is one of several matchups that were recently made official for Bellator 302. …read more

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Video: $85K?! Bellator Champ Goes On Spendy Shopping Spree

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Who said Bellator never paid well?
Johnny Eblen is arguably the best Middleweight on the planet and the Bellator champion is certainly living his …read more

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Feb. 5-11)

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more

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Jason Jackson Looks Ahead to Fighting Replacement Ray Cooper at PFL vs. Bellator

Jason Jackson is the type of guy to make lemonade when handed lemons. …read more

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Fabian Edwards vs. Aaron Jeffery targeted for Bellator 302 in Belfast

A matchup between top-ranked middleweights is in the works for Bellator 302.
Fabian Edwards vs. Aaron Jeffery is expected to take place at Bellator 302 March 22 in Belfast in Northern …read more

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James Gallagher vs. Jeremy Kennedy joins Bellator 302 lineup in Belfast

James Gallagher will return on home soil.
Gallagher (12-2 MMA, 9-2 BMMA) meets Jeremy Kennedy (19-3 MMA, 4-1 BMMA) in a featherweight bout at Bellator 302 March 22 in Belfast in …read more

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MMA Roundtable: Which champions are most likely to be dethroned?

The UFC has four title fights booked and PFL and Bellator will have a champion vs. champion face-off. But which matches are most intriguing? …read more

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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with February wins

Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.
For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator or PFL gloves. Modern-era …read more

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‘B—ch’ Chandler Can’t Fight To ‘Entertain And Make Some Cash’ Vs. McGregor

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“If the fight ever happens, I think that it all depends if Michael Chandler that fought in Bellator, that wanted to …read more

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 29-Feb. 4)

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more

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‘Can I Get A Fight?’

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The very public battle between Cris Cyborg and the PFL continues as the Bellator featherweight champ struggles …read more

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Bellator champion Cris Cyborg tired of waiting for another fight, says Larissa Pacheco bout could be slipping away in 2024

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Ex-Bellator title challenger Alejandra Lara staying positive despite PFL release: ‘I’m not scared of the future’

Alejandra Lara now is a free agent.
The former Bellator women’s flyweight title challenger was released by the PFL in the wake of its recent acquisition of Bellator. Lara (9-7), who …read more

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A.J. McKee ready to lead charge to set Bellator fighters apart in PFL

Although the Bellator brand has been around longer than the PFL by quite a bit, one of its biggest stars thinks he and his colleagues might be getting looked at …read more

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Bellator champion Johnny Eblen claims the UFC announced ‘Poirier vs. Saint-Denis’ without “even a verbal agreement” in place

“Not even a verbal” …read more

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Michael Page says to expect an entertaining walkout at UFC 299

Michael Page assures fans he’ll still get to have his signature walkouts in the UFC.
The former Bellator star makes his octagon debut against Kevin Holland (25-10 MMA, 12-7 UFC) March …read more

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Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore vacant title bout to headline Bellator’s 2024 return event

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Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore headlines Bellator’s return for vacant light heavyweight title in Belfast

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A new Bellator light heavyweight champion will be crowned in March as the brand is set to …read more

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Corey Anderson vs. Karl Moore headlines Bellator’s return for vacant light heavyweight title in Dublin

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A new Bellator light heavyweight champion will be crowned in March as the brand is set to …read more

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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 22-28)

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more

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46-year-old Yoel Romero downplays age ahead of PFL vs. Bellator card: “My performances have been good!”

See You Soon …read more

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DAMN! They Were Good: Kimbo Slice, a street legend turned MMA superstar

Kimbo Slice will try to make weight at the Bellator 138 weigh-ins Thursday. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting

DAMN! They Were Good celebrates the careers …read more

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Video: PFL vs. Bellator press conference faceoffs

The first PFL vs. Bellator press conference took place Wednesday, and afterward the fighters in attendance came face to face for the first time.
The first PFL vs. Bellator event since …read more

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MMA divisional rankings: UFC champ Du Plessis moves up at middleweight

Brett Okamoto looks across every promotion to determine the best of the best in UFC, Bellator, PFL and beyond. …read more

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MMA buzz: What’s going on at women’s bantamweight?

Tap in with the newest fight announcements, highlights, and analysis across UFC, PFL, Bellator and more. …read more

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John McCarthy confirms he won’t work as commentator for PFL, explains new role

John McCarthy is not going anywhere following PFL’s acquisition of Bellator. However, his role will change.
McCarthy, a retired veteran combat sports referee who helped create the Unified Rules of MMA, …read more

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PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view event loses welterweight title fight

Oh no! …read more

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PFL vs Bellator Championship Event Loses A Title Fight

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Just a couple of weeks after announcing the first-ever Professional Fighters League (PFL) vs. Bellator “champions vs. champions” mega event …read more

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Posted on January 22, 2024, 10:44 pm By
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Matchup Roundup: New UFC, PFL, Bellator fights announced in the past week (Jan. 15-21)

MMA fight announcements are hard to follow. With so many outlets and channels available, it’s nearly impossible to organize.
But here at MMA Junkie, we’ve got your back.
Each week, we’ll compile …read more

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Jason Jackson will now face Ray Cooper III in catchweight fight for PFL vs. Bellator card

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The upcoming PFL vs. Bellator card has already taken a hit.
Current PFL welterweight champion Magomed Magomedkerimov has been forced out of his fight against …read more

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Video – Cris Cyborg Smashes Kelsey Wickstrum in 81 Seconds with Vicious One-Hit Knockout

Women’s MMA icon Cris Cyborg added another highlight-reel knockout to her legendary resume.

The reigning Bellator women’s featherweight champion squared off with Kelsey Wickstrom at a World Fighting Championship event …read more

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Video: Cris Cyborg obliterates Kelsey Wickstrum in 81 seconds with brutal one-punch knockout

Cris Cyborg needed just over a minute to pick up another victory in the boxing ring.
The current Bellator women’s featherweight champion faced Kelsey Wickstrom at WFC 163 on Friday night …read more

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Vadim Nemkov officially vacates Bellator light heavyweight title, new champion will be crowned in 2024

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Vadim Nemkov is no longer the Bellator light heavyweight champion.
On Wednesday, Bellator officials confirmed to MMA Fighting that Nemkov vacated the 205-pound …read more

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Posted on January 19, 2024, 6:43 pm By
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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with January wins

Every champion in MMA history started out somewhere.
For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey begins long before they strap on UFC, Bellator or PFL gloves. Modern-era …read more

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Vadim Nemkov officially vacates Bellator light heavyweight title

Vadim Nemkov no longer holds a Bellator title.
Now a heavyweight, Nemkov (17-2) has officially vacated the Bellator light heavyweight title, a promotion official confirmed Tuesday to MMA Junkie.
Nemkov had previously …read more

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PFL vs Bellator Supercard Officially Set For February 24 in Riyadh Featuring Four Champion vs. Champion Fights

Event: PFL vs Bellator

Date: Sat, 24th Feb, 2024

Location: Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Broadcast: ESPN+ PPV, ESPN+ (12.30p.m. ET Prelims | 3p.m. ET Main Card)

The PFL vs Bellator supercard is officially set for February 24 in …read more

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Reaction: PFL vs. Bellator champions event revealed — how successful can it be?

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The PFL Pay-Per-View Super Fight Division will kick off on Feb. 24 in Saudi Arabia as the expected …read more

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PFL x Bellator Supercard Officially Set for February 24 in Riyadh Featuring Four Champion vs. Champion Fights

The PFL x Bellator supercard is officially set for February 24 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

A few short months after the Professional Fighter League’s blockbuster announcement that it had acquired Bellator …read more

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Several bouts announced for PFL vs. Bellator event, including Yoel Romero vs. Thiago Santos

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PFL vs. Bellator fight card set for Feb. 24 in Saudi Arabia, four champ vs. champ fights scheduled

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The highly anticipated PFL vs. Bellator pay-per-view fight card finally has a date and …read more

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Bellator veteran Ryan Curtis suffers devastating spine injury, has no movement in legs and left arm

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Former Bellator fighter Ryan Curtis has suffered a devastating training injury.
Featherweight contender Leah McCourt, a close friend of Curtis’, announced on …read more

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UFC Star Conor McGregor Makes Massive Donation to Fighter who suffered ‘Life-Altering Injuries’ while training

Conor McGregor made a hefty donation to Ryan Curtis, an Irish MMA fighter who suffered “life-altering injuries” during a training session.

On Saturday, Bellator standout Leah McCourt revealed that her …read more

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Michael ‘Venom’ Page turns attention to Leon Edwards: ‘I’m looking to go for the belt’

After months of speculation, Michael Page has finally found a new home and will be competing under the UFC banner for the foreseeable future.
The former Bellator ace has been one …read more

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REPORT | Ryan Bader, Patricio Pitbull among first fighters added to February’s PFL vs. Bellator event

Champions vs. Champions …read more

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ATT Coach Aims for ‘Triple Crown’ With Champs From UFC, Bellator, PFL in 2024

One prominent mixed martial arts coach has lofty ambitions for his team this coming year.
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Rizin champ Juan Archuleta explains career uncertainty after PFL-Bellator merger

PFL’s purchase of Bellator has brought a ton of uncertainty to many fighters signed by both organizations. However, for Juan Archuleta the concern is even bigger.
Archuleta is a special case. …read more

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RIZIN champion Juan Archuleta calls for rematch with Bellator’s Patchy Mix: “Only guy to beat him”

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Josh Thomson questions Khamzat Chimaev’s ability amid UFC sidelining: ‘I’m not sold on him yet’

Former UFC and Bellator lightweight contender, Josh Thomson has claimed he not’s entirely sold on the ability or perceived dominance of unbeaten welterweight force, Khamzat Chimaev – as the Chechen-born …read more

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RIZIN’s Nobuyuki Sakakibara open to PFL co-promotion after Bellator sale: “Doors always open”

Co-Promoting Future …read more

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Conor McGregor trying to wait for “easier” Nate Diaz fight, claims Michael Chandler

Conor McGregor’s comeback is on the horizon and his rumored opponent is set to be Michael Chandler, but the former Bellator man is no longer convinced the Irishman wants the …read more

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Defying the odds: The 10 biggest MMA betting upsets of 2023

Who doesn’t love a good upset?
In 2023, MMA saw its fair share of underdogs who defied the odds in the UFC, Bellator, PFL, and beyond. While everyone has an opinion …read more

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RIZIN’s Sakakibara discusses future of co-promotions after Bellator sale to PFL

Scott Coker and Nobuyuki Sakakibara | Photo by Jun Sato/WireImage

RIZIN has co-promoted several times with Bellator in the past, making room for Kyoji Horiguchi …read more

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Corey Anderson Responds to Joe Rogan, Claims Bellator Pays Better Than UFC

While Joe Rogan acknowledges the caliber of talent in promotions like the Professional Fighters League and Bellator, he believes they are wasting their time competing outside the UFC. …read more

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Michael Chandler: Michael Page got ‘horrible matchup’ in Kevin Holland for UFC debut

Michael Chandler thinks Michael Page wasn’t done any favors for his UFC debut.
Chandler will soon see a fellow former Bellator star join him in the UFC roster, as MVP signed …read more

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The Business of MMA in 2023: UFC produced over $1 billion in revenue, PFL buys Bellator, fighters turn to OnlyFans

Paul “Triple H” Levesque, Ari Emanuel, and Dana White | Photo by Michelle Farsi/Zuffa LLC

The global pandemic crushed a lot of businesses across the …read more

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