Patricio ‘Pitbull’ deems Bellator 255 ‘just the beginning’ of an even more dominant reign

" UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Patricio Freire has been with Bellator for more than a decade, but the promotion’s lightweight and featherweight champion thinks it’s only the beginning. “Pitbull,” who was recently voted the No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter in the promotion, headlines Bellator 255 on Friday against Emmanuel Sanchez. Although...

Neiman Gracie says Michael Page matchup fizzled for Bellator 255: ‘I really wanted that fight’

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. – Neiman Gracie claims the original plan for Bellator 255 was to have him fight Michael Page, and not Jason Jackson. Gracie (10-1 MMA, 8-1 BMMA), a former welterweight title challenger in the promotion, has been trying to make strides toward a second title shot. He thought...

MMA Junkie’s ‘Knockout of the Month’ for March: A new champ is crowned

With another action-packed month of MMA in the books, MMA Junkie looks at the best knockouts from March 2021: Here are the five nominees, listed in chronological order, and winner of MMA Junkie’s “Knockout of the Month” award for March. At the bottom of the post, let us know...

Alejandra Lara sees Kana Watanabe as ‘perfect preparation’ for rematch vs. champion Juliana Velasquez

Alejandra Lara feels she’s nearing another title shot in Bellator. The former Bellator women’s flyweight title challenger wants to get a second crack at the belt and knows a win at Friday’s Bellator 255 event could get her just that. Lara (9-3 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) takes on Japan’s Kana...

Bellator 255 lineup finalized; Patricio Freire vs. Emmanuel Sanchez tops 13-fight card

Barring any unforeseen fight week cancellations, the Bellator 255 lineup is set. Tuesday, promotion officials announced the finalized 13-fight card and bout order, which includes a five-fight main card and eight prelims. Bellator 255 takes place Friday at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. The main card airs on...

KSW 60 set for April 24, sees Tomasz Narkun shoot for champ-champ status in rematch with Phil De Fries

A rematch two years in the making headlines KSW 60, with KSW heavyweight champ Phil De Fries putting his title on the line against light heavyweight titleholder Tomasz Narkun. De Fries (19-6) scored a five-round decision win over Narkun (18-3) in their initial meeting, which took place in March...

With City Kickboxing teammates needing a lift, Jamie Mullarkey came through with quick KO

LAS VEGAS – Jamie Mullarkey beat Khama Worthy with a first-round knockout Saturday to open up the main card at UFC 260 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Mullarkey, who snapped a two-fight skid and picked up the quickest stoppage win of his career.

Before Miranda Maverick can get Valentina Shevchenko one day, she’ll take sister Antonina first

LAS VEGAS – Miranda Maverick beat Gillian Robertson with a unanimous decision Saturday on the main card at UFC 260 in Las Vegas. Take a look inside the fight with Maverick, who ran her winning streak to five, including her first two in the UFC.

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