MMA News
Gegard Mousasi could move up to 205lbs to become double champion, says Scott Coker
Adam D Martin - October 30, 2020
Middleweight Gegard Mousasi could move up to light heavyweight next in order to become a double champion says Bellator president Scott Coker. Mousasi bested Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima via unanimous decision in the main event of Thursday night’s Bellator 250 card. Mousasi was able to get the better of Lima on the feet and on the mat as he won the decision and earned the vacant Bellator middleweight champion, his second time winning the organization’s title at 185lbs. Mousasi is now 5-1 overall in the Bellator cage and a winner of 10 of his last 11 fights.
Gegard Mousasi says he may have underestimated Douglas Lima at Bellator 250: “He wouldn’t go away”
Harry Kettle - October 30, 2020
Gegard Mousasi had high praise for Douglas Lima after he beat the Brazilian in the main event of Bellator 250 last night. Mousasi and Lima battled over the Bellator Middleweight Championship in Uncasville, and after a hard fought affair, it was the veteran Mousasi who captured the belt in a unanimous decision victory. The win marked the second time that Mousasi had held the title with his first reign coming to an end at the hands of Rafael Lovato Jr.
Pro wrestling community reacts to Jake Hager’s win at Bellator 250
Harry Kettle - October 30, 2020
The pro wrestling community has reacted to Jake Hager‘s big split decision victory at Bellator 250 last night. Hager took his professional mixed martial arts record to 3-0 (1) with a split decision win over Brandon Calton in Uncasville, and while it may have allowed him to maintain his unbeaten record in the sport, he had to go through more adversity than he ever has before in order to get to that point.
Anderson Silva says he has "no regrets" about past PED suspensions
Adam Martin - October 29, 2020
Speaking to the media ahead of his final UFC fight, MMA legend Anderson Silva says he has “no regrets” about his past PED suspensions. The 45-year-old Silva is generally regarded as one of the best MMA fighters of all time but one argument that is used against him is his previous sanctions for performance-enhancing drugs. In 2015, Silva defeated Nick Diaz via unanimous decision at UFC 183 but the fight was overturned to a No Contest after Silva tested positive for steroids by the Nevada State Athletic Commission. He was also fined and suspended for one year.
Pros react to Gegard Mousasi defeating Douglas Lima at Bellator 250
Cole Shelton - October 29, 2020
Bellator’s vacant middleweight title was on the line as Gegard Mousasi was looking to reclaim the belt while Douglas Lima was looking to become a two-division champ. Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) returned to the win column with a split decision win over Lyoto Machida last September. Before that, he suffered a controversial majority decision loss to Rafael Lovato Jr. to lose his middleweight title. In his career, he has notable wins over Rory MacDonald, Chris Weidman, Uriah Hall, Thiago Santos, and Vitor Belfort among countless others.
Bellator 250 Results: Gegard Mousasi defeats Douglas Lima (Highlights)
Cole Shelton - October 29, 2020
Bellator’s vacant middleweight title is up for grabs in the main event of Bellator 250. Gegard Mousasi is looking to reclaim his belt while Douglas Lima is looking to become a promotional champ-champ. Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) returned to the win column with a split decision win over Lyoto Machida last September. Before that, he suffered a controversial majority decision loss to Rafael Lovato Jr. to lose his middleweight title. Since coming over to Bellator, Mousasi is 4-1 and does have a notable win over Rory MacDonald for the first and only title defense of his Bellator title.
Dana White expects Khabib Nurmagomedov will end short-lived retirement for one final fight to go for 30-0
Cole Shelton - October 29, 2020
Dana White believes Khabib Nurmagomedov will end his short-lived retirement and return for one final fight. After Nurmagomedov submitted Justin Gaethje at UFC 254 to defend his lightweight title he announced his retirement from the sport. The news shocked many including his coaches and UFC president, Dana White as everyone thought he would go for 30-0.
Bellator 250: 'Mousasi vs. Lima' Live Results and Highlights
Cole Shelton - October 29, 2020
Bellator’s vacant middleweight title is up for grabs in the main event of Bellator 250. Gegard Mousasi is looking to reclaim his belt while Douglas Lima is looking to become a promotional champ-champ. Gegard Mousasi (46-7-2) returned to the win column with a split decision win over Lyoto Machida last September. Before that, he suffered a controversial majority decision loss to Rafael Lovato Jr. to lose his middleweight title. Since coming over to Bellator, Mousasi is 4-1 and does have a notable win over Rory MacDonald for the first and only title defense of his Bellator title. The veteran also has beaten the likes of Chris Weidman, Uriah Hall, Thiago Santos, and Vitor Belfort during his time in the UFC.
Former TUF winner Brad Katona calls release from the UFC "ridiculous"
Cole Shelton - October 29, 2020
Brad Katona was shocked when he got the news he was released from the UFC. The Canadian won The Ultimate Fighter Season 27 and on the show, beat the likes of Kyler Phillips and even submitted Bryce Mitchell. Yet, after going 2-0 to start his UFC tenure, he lost back-to-back fights to Merab Dvalishvili and Hunter Azure and was released.
Scott Coker explains why Bellator made 30 roster cuts
Adam Martin - October 29, 2020
Bellator president Scott Coker explained why Bellator made 30 roster cuts including veterans such as Frank Mir, Roy Nelson, and Joe Warren. It was reported earlier this week that Bellator cut a number of fighters from its roster. Many of the fighters who were released were veterans coming to the end of the like such as Mir, Nelson, and Warren, but there were also a number of younger fighters on the list such as Ricky Bandejas, Chris Lencioni, and AJ Agazarm that surprised fans.
UFC light heavyweight champ Jan Blachowicz calls for March title fight with Israel Adesanya
Tom Taylor - October 29, 2020
Poland’s Jan Blachowicz, the new UFC light heavyweight champion has big plans for his first title defense. On Thursday, Blachowicz took to Twitter to call for a title defense opposite undefeated UFC middleweight champion Israel Adesanya, naming March as his preferred timeframe for this super fight.
Brian Ortega drops potential timetable for UFC featherweight title fight with Alexander Volkanovski
Adam Martin - October 29, 2020
Top contender Brian Ortega dropped a potential timetable for his UFC featherweight title fight against champion Alexander Volkanovski. Ortega is coming off of a tremendous victory as he pitched a shutout and won a unanimous decision over The Korean Zombie on Fight Island earlier this month. It was Ortega’s first fight in nearly two years since a TKO loss to Max Holloway in December 2018, and after the win UFC president Dana White hinted that Ortega would be next in line for Volkanovski. The champ also seems excited about a matchup with “T-City.”
Chris Weidman explains why UFC passed on booking the Khamzat Chimaev fight
Adam Martin - October 29, 2020
UFC middleweight contender Chris Weidman explained why the UFC passed on booking him in the fight against top prospect Khamzat Chimaev. Weidman broke his long losing skid with a unanimous decision win over Omari Akhmedov in his last outing. Since then, Weidman has been calling for some of the top dogs in the middleweight division such as Derek Brunson and Paulo Costa. Another fighter who Weidman mentioned as a potential opponent in Chimaev. Most fighters didn’t seem to be interested in being matched up with the Swede, but Weidman was out there calling for it.
Jon Jones still up in arms over pound-for-pound snub, blames "casual fans"
Tom Taylor - October 29, 2020
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jon Jones is still up in arms after being surpassed by Khabib Nurmagomedov in the UFC’s pound-for-pound rankings. Jones sat atop the UFC’s pound-for-pound list for many years, but lost his spot this week thanks to Nurmagomedov’s dominant defeat of Justin Gaethje in the main event of UFC 254 last Saturday.
Greg Hardy says he's "reaching assassin level" ahead of Maurice Greene fight
Adam Martin - October 29, 2020
UFC heavyweight contender Greg Hardy says he’s “reaching assassin level” ahead of his fight against Maurice Greene at UFC Vegas 12. Hardy is one of the most controversial fighters in the sport right now due to his past as a member of the Dallas Cowboys of the NFL and domestic violence allegations he faced when he played football. Since making his UFC debut in January 2019, Hardy has gone 3-2, 1 NC with wins over Yorgan De Castro, Juan Adams, and Dmitry Smoliakov, losses to Alexander Volkov and Allen Crowder, and a No Contest against Ben Sosoli. This Saturday night in Vegas, he faces another tough test when he takes on “The Crochet Boss” Greene.
Neil Magny reacts to Khamzat Chimaev vs. Leon Edwards booking
Tom Taylor - October 29, 2020
UFC welterweight contender Neil Magny has reacted to a newly confirmed matchup between Khamzat Chimaev and Leon Edwards. Chimaev, the hottest prospect in MMA at present, and Edwards, the UFC’s No. 3-ranked welterweight contender, are scheduled to collide on December 19.
UFC 254 PPV numbers reportedly fall short, prelims get lowest rating for 2020 PPV card
Tom Taylor - October 29, 2020
The viewership numbers for last Saturday’s UFC 254 card on Fight Island in Abu Dhabi are in, and they certainly leave a lot to be desired. According to a report from Sports Business Journal, UFC 254 sold 675,000 pay-per-views, making it the fifth biggest pay-per-view card of the year behind UFC 251: Usman vs. Masvidal (1.3M), UFC 256: McGregor vs. Cerrone (1M), UFC 253: Adesanya vs. Costa (700,000) and UFC 249: Ferguson vs. Gaethje (700,000).
Mike Perry calls for fight with Darren Till after Robbie Lawler withdraws from UFC 255
Tom Taylor - October 29, 2020
“Platinum” Mike Perry has once again set his sights on his long-time rival, UFC middleweight contender Darren Till. Perry was expected to take on former UFC welterweight champion Robbie Lawler on the main card of UFC 255 on November 21. Regrettably, Lawler has withdrawn from the matchup due to an undisclosed injury, leaving Perry without a dance partner.