Thirteen years ago today, one of the best heavyweight fight cards in MMA went down in the U.S., but it wasn’t part of the UFC. Back on July 19, 2008, Affliction hosted its inaugural event – Affliction: Banned, which took place at Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. This card...
It appears Scott Coker will have options when deciding who to put across the cage from Fedor Emelianenko in his farewell fight. Bellator president Coker told MMA Junkie in December that he has a big grand finale in mind for Emelianenko’s (39-6 MMA, 3-2 BMMA) illustrious career. It includes...
SAITAMA, Japan – Fedor Emelianenko bid farewell to his Japanese fans at Bellator 237 with a first-round knockout of Quinton Jackson, and Bellator president Scott Coker said another former Pride FC legend could be next for “The Last Emperor”. Speaking to reporters, including MMA Junkie, backstage at the Saitama...
HONOLULU – Wait, is this MMA or pro wrestling? Josh Barnett blurred the line between the two at Wednesday’s Bellator 235 open workouts. Friday night, Barnett (35-8 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) faces off against Ronny Markes (19-7 MMA, 0-0 BMMA) in the main event of the first leg of a...
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – With his promotion in good health and seemingly increasing in stature month to month, Bellator president Scott Coker is a busy man. But he was happy to feed the assembled media a few tidbits of information about some of his big stars and upcoming plans during...
nt" Former UFC heavyweight champion Josh Barnett is a very busy man these days, shuffling between team grappling event Quintet, pro wrestling, and entertainment projects. Where does MMA fit on that list? Barnett (35-8) has been out of action for more than two years and still wants fight, but...
A few weeks before it took effect, UFC Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance Jeff Novitzky stood up at a press conference at the Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa in Las Vegas and called the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency anti-doping program the “most comprehensive, effective, best program in...
After a five-year stint with the UFC, veteran heavyweight Josh Barnett has been released from his contract. Two people with knowledge of the situation, including a UFC official, informed MMAjunkie of Barnett’s release. They asked to remain anonymous because the news had not yet been made public. Barnett’s release...
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