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Pros react after Fedor Emelianenko KO’s Rampage Jackson at Bellator Japan
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Mixed Martial Arts legends Fedor Emelianenko and Quinton ‘Rampage’ Jackson squared off in a heavyweight contest in tonight’s Bellator Japan headliner. ‘The Last Emperor’ entered tonight’s contest looking to rebound, this after suffering a first round knockout loss to Ryan Bader in his most previous effort at Bellator 214.
Bellator Japan Results: Fedor Emelianenko KO's Rampage Jackson (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
A heavyweight fight between MMA legends Fedor Emelianenko and Rampage Jackson headlines tonight’s Bellator Japan event. Fedor Emelianenko (38-6 MMA) will be looking to rebound after suffering a first round knockout loss to Ryan Bader in his most recent appearance at Bellator 214.
Douglas Lima gunning for middleweight gold, says he will fight winner of Larkin vs MVP
Cole Shelton - December 28, 2019
Douglas Lima has his eyes set on becoming a Bellator champ-champ before he decides to grant anyone a rematch. Lima, who is the current Bellator welterweight champion after beating Rory MacDonald, recently said that he is going after middleweight gold. And, after that, he plans to grant a rematch to the winner of Lorenz Larkin vs. Michael Page.
Bellator Japan Results: Michael 'Venom' Page KO's Shinsho Anzai (Video)
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
A 173-pound catchweight bout between Michael ‘Venom’ Page and Shinsho Anzai took place on the main card of tonight’s Bellator Japan event. ‘MVP’ (16-1 MMA) will enter tonight’s contest looking to build on the momentum of back-to-back first round knockout victories over opponents Richard Keily and Giovanni Melillo.
Jon Jones reflects on longevity as UFC Champion
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
It was back at UFC 128 in March of 2011 when Jon Jones first captured UFC gold by defeating Mauricio ‘Shogun’ Rua by way of third round TKO. At the time, Jones’ victory over Rua improved his professional mixed martial arts record to 13-1 overall. The Rochester natives lone career loss had come by way of disqualification, in a fight he was dominating, against Matt Hamill.
VIDEO | Colby Covington appears just fine sitting court side with Lil Pump
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Colby Covington fell short in his attempt to dethrone current welterweight champion Kamaru Usman earlier this month at UFC 245. ‘Chaos’ was TKO’d by ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’ in the fifth and final round of their ‘fight of the night’ earning battle in Las Vegas.
Tyron Woodley opens as betting underdog for UFC London bout with Leon Edwards
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Tyron Woodley will return to the Octagon this March to take on Leon Edwards in the headliner of UFC London. The former welterweight kingpin, Woodley, has not competed since surrendering his title to Kamaru Usman at UFC 235.
Manager says Conor McGregor is reignited and prepared for big season in 2020
Chris Taylor - December 28, 2019
Audie Attar, the manager of UFC star Conor McGregor, says the Irishman is “reignited” and ready for a big year in 2020. ’Mystic Mac’ will return to the Octagon in the headliner of next month’s UFC 246 event for a welterweight bout with Donald Cerrone.
Vitor Belfort calls for the 'most anticipated rematch that will ever happen' against Wanderlei Silva
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2019
Vitor Belfort wants to rematch Wanderlei Silva. The two fought back in October of 1998 at UFC Brazil where it was Belfort who won by first round TKO. Since then, Silva became the Pride champion while Belfort won the UFC’s light heavyweight championship and both have gone their own ways.
Greg Hardy returns at UFC Columbus against undefeated Yorgan de Castro
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2019
Greg Hardy has his first fight of 2020 booked. The former NFL pro-bowler is set to return to the Octagon on March 28 at UFC Columbus against Yorgan de Castro.
Canelo Alvarez open to boxing Jorge Masvidal
Adam Martin - December 27, 2019
Boxing superstar Canelo Alvarez says that he is open to competing in a boxing match against UFC welterweight contender Jorge Masvidal. Masvidal recently said that he is open to a boxing superfight against Floyd Mayweather, but a boxing match against Alvarez would arguably be just as big.
Cris Cyborg is 'the greatest female fighter of all time,' says Scott Coker
Adam Martin - December 27, 2019
Bellator president Scott Coker says that Cris Cyborg is “the greatest female fighter of all time” ahead of her title fight against Julia Budd. Cyborg has an incredible 21-2, 1 NC record in her MMA career and didn’t lose a fight between her MMA debut in 2005 and 2018, when she was knocked out by Amanda Nunes at UFC 232. Since then, she picked up another dominant win over Felicia Spencer in the Octagon before a falling out with UFC president Dana White saw her become a free agent and sign with Bellator.
Fedor Emelianenko could continue fighting longer than originally planned
Tom Taylor - December 27, 2019
When heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko signed a new three-fight contract with Bellator MMA, the expectation was that it signalled the final chapter of his career. According to the man himself, however, retirement could be further off than the end of this new Bellator contract. He might continue fighting beyond that if he still feels good.
Ryan Bader will defend both Bellator heavyweight and light heavyweight titles in 2020
Adam Martin - December 27, 2019
Bellator president Scott Coker says that Bellator heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Ryan Bader will defend both of his belts in 2020. Bader is coming off of a No Contest against Cheick Kongo in his first Bellator heavyweight title defense. He spent all of 2019 up at heavyweight, and hasn’t fought at light heavyweight since November 2017. But he plans on moving back down a weight class for his next fight, according to Coker.
Bellator 237 | Pro fighters make their picks for Fedor Emelianenko vs. 'Rampage' Jackson
Cole Shelton - December 27, 2019
In the main event of Bellator 237, which goes down in Tokyo, Japan, two Pride legends in Fedor Emelianenko and ‘Rampage’ Jackson square off. Heading into the fight, Emelianenko is a -135 favorite while the former UFC champion is a +105 underdog. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their predictions for the scrap. The pros lean towards Fedor Emelianenko but know anything can happen between these two heavyweights.
Conor McGregor donates $27,000 worth of toys to children in need
Tom Taylor - December 27, 2019
UFC superstar Conor McGregor took the opportunity to give back this Christmas, donating a whopping €25,000 ($27,000) worth of toy vouchers to a charity in Ireland. The charity organization Inner City Helping Homeless announced this generous donation from McGregor and his partner Dee Devlin on social media on Tuesday.
Jorge Masvidal sends a message to Kamaru Usman after 'who?' remarks
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2019
Korean Zombie isn't happy with his spot in UFC rankings
Harry Kettle - December 27, 2019
Chan Sung Jung, AKA “The Korean Zombie”, isn’t happy with the current state of the UFC featherweight rankings. The popular Korean star is coming off of a huge first round win over Frankie Edgar at UFC Busan. Jung was scheduled to go one on one with Brian Ortega, only for an injury to force “T-City” out of the running and give Edgar a chance to get back in the win column.
Drake uses Nate Diaz comparison when reflecting on beef with Pusha T
Natasha Hooper - December 27, 2019
Drake has had his fair share of beef with A-list celebrities. One that takes centre stage is Drake’s ongoing beef with rapper and Kanye West’s homie, Pusha T. Their feud culminated in a diss track called The Story of Adidon, released by Pusha T in 2018. The song took aim at the Canadian rapper’s behaviour and claimed that he has a secret love child. In an interview with Rap Radar, Drake reflected on that “checkmate” at the hands of Pusha T, and even compared his loss to the career of UFC star Nate Diaz.