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Former Penn State Wrestler Signs Deal With Bellator MMA

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Bellator MMA publicized the signing of Cody Law. Cody is a former Penn State wrestler, and the move represents a significant step in his career in mixed martial arts fighting. Since making his MMA debut in 2018, he’s been wrestling at the college level at PSU and Pittsburgh-Johnstown. If you are a punter, you can claim … Read more

Bellator to hold first event in Hawaii in December

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It was 2008 since the last major mixed martial arts event was held in Hawaii. But on Dec. 15 Bellator will make its debut on the islands at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu as her native daughter Ilima-Lei Macfarlane (8-0) puts her undefeated record and women’s flyweight title on the line against No. … Read more

Jimmy Smith officially joins UFC broadcast team

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Former Bellator color commentator Jimmy Smith has officially joined the UFC broadcast team. What’s interesting about this is legendary UFC commentator Mike Goldberg was recently let go by the UFC and now works for Bellator as their play-by-play guy. … And now the UFC has Bellator’s longest on-air talent among their ranks. What a crazy … Read more

Watch Michael ‘Venom’ Page score one-punch KO in pro boxing debut

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Bellator welterweight knockout artist Michael “Venom” Page just made his pro boxing debut and the finish was impressive. The 30-year-old Brit took on Jonathan Castano, who fell to 2-12-1 following a single right hand from Page in round 3 on Friday in London. Sure, it wasn’t a Mayweather-esque opponent but he got the job done … Read more

Rampage Jackson Unsure about His Future

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Rampage Jackson Unsure about His Future There are two things that Quinton Jackson, aka Rampage, can tell you: His latest fight for Bellator was his final one He has lingering contractual obligations to the UFC After that, however, things start getting murky. A Peculiar Contractual Position The expert Light Heavyweight, whom punters who make use … Read more

Why today’s UFC environment could be a disaster

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The UFC has long been the face of mixed martial arts competition even if it struggled to survive at one point. Today’s UFC is still making money hand over fist, but it’s not all fairies and pixie dust anymore pleasing fans worldwide. Let me explain just why the UFC is positioned precariously on a razor’s … Read more

Ryan Bader faces Linton Vassel in next title defense

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It’s official. At Bellator 186 light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader will face Linton Vassel. The Bellator event will be held at Penn State University on Nov. 3, 2017 and it is the first to be held at the location. PennLive confirmed the bout. Vassel is coming off a big win against former champion Liam McGeary … Read more