Michael Chandler vs. Akihiro Gono Headlines Bellator’s Return to Casino Rama
Bellator’s lightweight champion back in action on May 4 against former UFC lightweight CHICAGO, Ill. (March 7, 2012) — On the heels of his title-winning fight of the year performance against the world’s top lightweight Eddie Alvarez, Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler returns to face one of his greatest tests to date as the Las [...]
Talent-laden Bellator 60 Card Invades The Venue at Horseshoe Hammond on Friday, March 9
CHICAGO, Ill. (March 5, 2012) — As Bellator prepares to start its explosive sixth season, the fight card for Bellator 60 has been finalized with a number of preliminary fights featuring explosive local talent sure to make the Chicagoland area proud. March 9 will also feature the return of Crystal Lake’s own Pat Curran (@PatCurranMMA) [...]
Alvarez vs. Aoki II Headlines Bellator 66
Alvarez vs. Aoki II Headlines Bellator 66 From The I-X Center in Cleveland on April 20th Former Bellator Lightweight champion fights DREAM champ in highly-anticipated rematch CHICAGO, Ill. (March 2, 2012) — One of the most talked about rematches in MMA is finally taking place as former Bellator Lightweight Champion Eddie Alvarez looks to avenge [...]
Bellator Hosts Media Open Workout in Hammond, Indiana
Bellator 60 main card, local Indiana/Illinois fighters and Bellator CEO to attend press workout at The Courtyard Marriott in Hammond, Ind. – Wed., March 7 from 12-2 p.m. CT CHICAGO, Ill. (February XX, 2012) — In anticipation of Bellator 60 at The Horseshoe Casino in Hammond, Indiana, Bellator Fighting Championships will be hosting a fighter [...]
FX Announces Competitors For THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER LIVE
First of Two 13-Week Seasons This Year on FX Special Premiere Event to Showcase 16 LIVE Fights Dominick Cruz, Urijah Faber Named Coaches LOS ANGELES (Feb. 27, 2012) – A talented international field of 32 confident, dedicated and determined fighters has been set for THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER® LIVE on FX that begins on Friday, March [...]
Benson “Smooth” Henderson Wins Big in Japan at UFC 144
The UFC returned to Japanese soil on Saturday to put on UFC 144: Edgar vs. Henderson, which featured lightweight champion Frankie Edgar putting his belt on the line against Benson Henderson. In the co-main event, Quinton “Rampage” Jackson returned to Japan to take on Ryan Bader in a catchweight bout. For the first time ever, [...]
Bellator Returns to Casino Rama May 4th
CHICAGO, Ill. (February 22, 2012) — After two hugely-successful shows in 2011, Bellator Fighting Championships announced today that the world’s leading tournament-based promotion will be heading back to the sold-out, raucous Casino Rama in Ontario, Canada on Friday, May 4 for Bellator 67. The night will be loaded with tournament action, as well as a [...]
AMMA 9 Results: Ryan Ford, Victor Valimaki, Luke Harris all grab big wins
RYAN FORD PROVES ONCE AGAIN THAT HE’S “THE REAL DEAL” AT AMMA 9 Sold-out event featured all knockouts and submissions Edmonton, Alberta (Canada): It was a night filled with finishes at Aggression MMA’s fight event in Edmonton this past Saturday, February, 11th, as the AMMA fighters did what they do best: entertain. Ryan “The Real [...]
Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler Launches BlessedThreads.com To Help Kids in Need
Bellator Lightweight Champion Michael Chandler Launches BlessedThreads.com To Help Kids in Need Apparel Company Focused on Raising Money for Children’s Cancer Foundation CHICAGO, Ill. (February 10, 2012 ) — Just months after capturing the Bellator Lightweight Championship in what many are calling the fight of the year, Michael Chandler (@MikeChandlerMMA) is already giving back, partnering [...]
Fourteen Additional Fighters Confirmed for The MMA Show Live in Birmingham UK
BRENDAN SCHAUB, BRAD PICKETT, PAUL DALEY AND ROSS PEARSON ALL JOIN THE SHOW! Birmingham, UK – February 10, 2012 – It was confirmed today that fourteen additional fighters have been added to The MMA Show Live line-up. The event is being held May 12 -13 at The NEC in Birmingham, England. UFC stars Brendan Schaub, [...]
