All Three Judges Agree 116-112, Usyk Outpoints Fury, Retains World Heavyweight Title By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (December 22, 2024)– Oleksandr Usyk, came on strongly in rounds six, seven, eight and nine to take complete control over a reactive Tyson Fury and retain the lineal, WBC, WBA and […]
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Former World Champion Wilfredo Benitez, 66, Moved to Chicago Hospital Intensive Care By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Known as ‘The Bible of Boxing’, former World Junior Welterweight, Welterweight and Super Welterweight World champion Wilfredo ‘El Radar’ Benitez, 66, in declining health for years under the care of his late mother, […]
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French WBC Super Bantamweight Champion Thierry Jacob Dies at 59 By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Paris, France (December 25th, 2024)–Former southpaw World Boxing Council World Super Bantamweight champion Thierry Jacob has died of lung cancer in his native Calais, Pas-de-Calais, France at age 59. Between 1984 and 1994, Jacob compiled a […]
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UFC Fight Night Tampa Results & Video Highlights By MMA News UFC Fight Night took place tonight from the Amalie Arena in Tampa, Florida and MMA News has you covered with all the results and highlights! In the main event, welterweights Colby Covington and Joaquin Buckley clashed. While in the co-main event, Cub Swanson faced Billy Quarantillo in a […]
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Usyk Favored by Decision in Kingdom Arena Rematch Before Return to Cruiserweight By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Sign up to Watch Usyk vs. Fury 2 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (December 21st, 2024)– Lineal World Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk is predicted to defeat former champion Tyson Fury by a split decision or […]
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UFC 309 WEIGH-IN, PRESSER, COUNTDOWN SHOW, MEDIA DAY & BETTING ODDS NEW YORK (AP) — Stipe Miocic chewed on his place in UFC history as he picked at a plate of food in between — and even during — questions ahead of his heavyweight clash with champion Jon Jones that should satiate the palate of […]
CONOR MCGREGOR ANNOUNCES HE WILL FACE MICHAEL CHANDLER AT 185LBS Dublin, Ireland (January 1st, 2024)– Conor McGregor is ready to make his return to the UFC after over two years and a half since he lost to Dustin Poirier via TKO while fracturing his leg. McGregor said on social media Sunday that he intends to […]
CONOR McGREGOR AND MICHAEL CHANDLER TO COACH VETERANS AND PROSPECTS DURING THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER® SEASON 31 PREMIERES TUESDAY, MAY 30 EXCLUSIVELY ON ESPN NEW EPISODES EVERY TUESDAY: DEBUT ON ESPN, STREAM ON ESPN+ FOLLOWING Las Vegas – The 31st season of The Ultimate Fighter® could be the biggest in the show’s history, as former UFC® featherweight and […]
CONOR MCGREGOR VS. MICHAEL CHANDLER IS OFFICIAL & SET TO COACH THE ULTIMATE FIGHTER By Robert Brizel, Head Real Combat Media Boxing Correspondent Las Vegas, Nevada (February 4th, 2023)–UFC President Dana White has gone public and confirmed Conor ‘Notorious’ McGregor will make his UFC comeback return in 2023 at 170 pounds, competing in the Octagon […]
UFC 262 RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS, POST PRESSER & SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION UFC 262 card and results Charles Oliveira def. Michael Chandler via second-round TKO (punches) Beneil Dariush def. Tony Ferguson via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27) Matt Schnell def. Rogerio Bontorin via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Katlyn Chookagian def. Viviane Araujo via unanimous decision […]
UFC 262 Preview, Weigh-in, Countdown Show, Press Conference & Betting Odds Main Card starts at 10 p.m. ET on ESPN+ PPV Prelims on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPN+ at 8 p.m. ET Early Prelims on ESPN+ at 6:30 p.m. ET UFC Live on ABC kicks off Saturday coverage at 12 p.m. ET To sign up or purchase […]
A NEW UFC® LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMPION WILL BE CROWNED IN HOUSTON UFC® 262: OLIVEIRA vs. CHANDLER TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, APRIL 2 FEATURED BOUTS: (#3) CHARLES OLIVEIRA vs. (#4) MICHAEL CHANDLER (#3) LEON EDWARDS vs. NATE DIAZ (#5) TONY FERGUSON vs. (#9) BENEIL DARIUSH Las Vegas – For the first time in three years, a new UFC® lightweight champion will […]
UFC 257 RESULTS, VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS, POST PRESSER & SOCIAL MEDIA REACTION Complete UFC 257 results: Dustin Poirier def. Conor McGregor via TKO (punches) — Round 2, 2:32 Michael Chandler def. Dan Hooker via TKO (punches) — Round 1, 2:30 Joanne Calderwood def. Jessica Eye via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 29-28) Makhmud Muradov def. Andrew Sanchez […]
BELLATOR STAR MICHAEL CHANDLER SIGNS WITH UFC – VIDEO Las Vegas, NV (September 17th, 2020)– It’s official. Michael Chandler has joined the UFC. The 3 time Bellator lightweight champion has officially signed with the UFC according to UFC President Dana White, who announced the news on ESPN’s SportsCenter on Thursday. Chandler, 34, became a free […]
OFFICIAL BELLATOR 243: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON 2 RESULTS AND PHOTOS Full Event Photos Here Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 Main Card: Michael Chandler (21-5) defeated Benson Henderson (28-9) via knockout (punches) at 2:09 of round one Timothy Johnson (14-6) defeated Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1 NC) via TKO (punches) at 3:14 of round one Myles Jury (19-5) defeated Georgi Karakhanyan (29-10-1, 1 NC) via split decision (30-27, 27-30, 29-28) Sabah Homasi (14-8) defeated Curtis Millender (18-6) via unanimous decision (29-28, […]
WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 243: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON 2 LIVE TOMORROW ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK & DAZN AT 10 P.M. ET/9 P.M. CT FULL WEIGH-IN PHOTOS HERE Completed Bellator 243: Chandler vs. Henderson 2 Main Card: Paramount Network and DAZN 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT Lightweight Main Event: Michael Chandler (155.9) vs. Benson Henderson (155.6) Heavyweight Co-Main Event: Matt Mitrione (262.6) vs. Timothy Johnson (263.2) Lightweight Main Card […]
BELLATOR MMA UNVEILS SLATE OF UPCOMING EVENT DATES AT MOHEGAN SUN ARENA MICHAEL CHANDLER AND BENSON HENDERSON REMATCH SET FOR BELLATOR 243 HEADLINER FRIDAY, AUGUST 7 ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN PLUS, HEAVYWEIGHTS MATT MITRIONE AND TIMOTHY JOHNSON SQUARE OFF IN EXPLOSIVE CO-MAIN EVENT LOS ANGELES – Bellator is pleased to announce multiple upcoming events set to […]
FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR BELLATOR JAPAN: FEDOR VS. RAMPAGE LIVE THIS SATURDAY, DEC. 28 ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AND DAZN AT 10 P.M. ET/9 P.M. CT LOS ANGELES – Bellator’s lineup for the promotion’s first show in Japan is now complete with six live televised bouts headlined by legends Fedor Emelianenko (38-6, 1 NC) and […]
160-POUND CONTRACT WEIGHT BOUT WILL SERVE AS CO-MAIN EVENT OF BELLATOR JAPAN AT SAITAMA SUPER ARENA BELLATOR JAPAN AIRS LIVE SATURDAY, DEC. 28 AT 10 P.M. ET/9 P.M. CT ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK LOS ANGELES – The co-main event of Bellator Japan, powered by RIZIN, is set, following tonight’s announcement that three-time former Bellator lightweight champion Michael Chandler (19-5) will take on Benson Henderson (28-8) in […]
RESULTS & PHOTOS FOR BELLATOR 221: CHANDLER VS. PITBULL FULL EVENT PHOTOS HERE Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull Main Card: Patricio “Pitbull” (28-4) defeated Michael Chandler (19-4) via KO (punches) at 1:01 of round one Douglas Lima (31-7) defeated Michael “Venom” Page (14-1) via KO (punches) at :35 of round two A.J. McKee (14-0) defeated Pat Curran (23-8) via unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-26) Jake Hager (2-0) […]
FULL FIGHT CARD ANNOUNCED FOR THIS SATURDAY’S BELLATOR 221: CHANDLER VS. PITBULL AT ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO EVENT TO STREAM EXCLUSIVELY ON DAZN AT A SPECIAL 9 P.M. ET/6 P.M. PT START TIME CHICAGO – A total of 15 bouts for the anticipated Bellator 221: Chandler vs. Pitbull have been confirmed, as Bellator MMA returns to the “Windy City” and the […]
TICKETS ON SALE THIS WEEK FOR BELLATOR’S RETURN TO ALLSTATE ARENA IN CHICAGO ON MAY 11 BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT CHAMP MICHAEL CHANDLER DEFENDS HIS TITLE AGAINST FEATHERWEIGHT KINGPIN PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ IN LONG-AWAITED GRUDGE MATCH LIVE ON DAZN THE WELTERWEIGHT WORLD GRAND PRIX CONTINUES WITH DOUGLAS LIMA TAKING ON MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE IN SEMI-FINAL ACTION […]
BELLATOR 212 RESULTS & VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS Check out Bellator 212 results below. Main card (Paramount at 10 p.m. ET) Michael Chandler def. Brent Primus via unanimous decision. Javy Ayala def. Frank Mir via submission (strikes) at 4:30 of round 2. A.J. McKee def. Daniel Crawford via submission (Anaconda choke) at 3:19 of round 1. Juliana […]
BELLATOR 212: PRIMUS vs. CHANDLER 2 WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS WEIGH-IN PHOTOS HONOLULU – Bellator 212: Primus vs. Chandler 2 takes place tomorrow Friday, December 14, at the Neal S. Blaisdell Arena in Honolulu. The event will air on Paramount Network at 10 p.m. ET/9 p.m. CT and will be simulcast on DAZN.com, while preliminary bouts will stream on […]
BELLATOR 197: CHANDLER vs. GIRTZ WEIGH-IN RESULTS & PHOTOS EVENT AIRS ON PARAMOUNT NETWORK AT 9 P.M. ET / 8 P.M. CT WEIGH IN PHOTOS Bellator 197: Chandler vs. Girtz takes place tomorrow, Friday, April 13 at The Family Arena in St. Charles MO. The event will be broadcast live and free on […]
BRENT PRIMUS TO DEFEND BELLATOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST MICHAEL CHANDLER ON FRIDAY, APRIL 13 AT THE FAMILY ARENA IN ST. LOUIS TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY, FEB. 2 AT 10 A.M. CT LOS ANGELES – The first defense of Brent Primus’ (8-0) lightweight title reign will come in a rematch against former two-time champ and […]
BELLATOR 192 WEIGH-IN, PRESS CONFERENCE & LIVE PRELIMS SONNEN VS. RAMPAGE BELLATOR COUNTDOWN EPISODE Main Card (9 PM ET, Paramount Network) Quinton Jackson vs. Chael Sonnen Douglas Lima vs. Rory MacDonald Michael Chandler vs. Goiti Yamauchi Aaron Pico vs. Shane Kruchten Henry Corrales vs. Georgi Karakhanyan Preliminary Card (7 PM ET, Online) Devon Brock vs. Khonry Gracie Ian Butler vs. […]
SONNEN VS. RAMPAGE BELLATOR COUNTDOWN EPISODE Main Card (9 PM ET, Paramount Network) Quinton Jackson vs. Chael Sonnen Douglas Lima vs. Rory MacDonald Michael Chandler vs. Goiti Yamauchi Aaron Pico vs. Shane Kruchten Henry Corrales vs. Georgi Karakhanyan Preliminary Card (7 PM ET, Online) Devon Brock vs. Khonry Gracie Ian Butler vs. Joey Davis Ivan […]
BELLATOR PPV RESULTS, HIGHLIGHTS & POST PRESS CONFERENCE BELLATOR 180 QUICK RESULTS: Chael Sonnen vs. Wanderlei Silva — Sonnen UD 30-26, 30-27 X2. Fedor Emelianenko vs. Matt Mitrione — Mitrione KO 1:14 R1. Douglas Lima vs. Lorenz Larkin — Lima UD 50-45, 48-47 X2. Michael Chandler vs. Brent Primus — Primus via TKO (doctor) 2:27 […]
AND STILL…MICHAEL CHANDLER RETAINS LIGHTWEIGHT BELT IN MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 165’ Full Event Photos Here / Full Event Highlights Here / Post-Fight Press Conference Video SAN JOSE, CALIF. (Nov. 19, 2016) – Bellator MMA returned to San Jose’s SAP Center with a bang, as Michael Chandler (16-3) successfully defended his lightweight world […]
‘BELLATOR 165: CHANDLER VS. HENDERSON’ OFFICIAL CONFERENCE CALL STREAM AND TRANSCRIBED QUOTES FROM MICHAEL CHANDLER, BENSON HENDERSON, MICHAEL ‘VENOM’ PAGE AND FERNANDO GONZALEZ CLICK HERE FOR CONFERENCE CALL AUDIO SANTA MONICA, CALIF (November 15, 2016) – Before the cage door closes this Saturday at the SAP Center in San Jose, the […]
“Bellator 163 McGeary vs. Davis” Friday, Nov. 4 – Mohegan Sun Arena – Uncasville, CT Complete “Bellator 163: McGeary vs. Davis” Main Card: Light Heavyweight World Title Bout: Liam McGeary (11-0) vs. Phil Davis (16-3) Welterweight Co-Main Event: Saad Awad (19-8) vs. Brennan Ward (13-4) Welterweight Feature Bout: Paul Daley (38-14-2) vs. Derek Anderson […]
‘IRON’ MICHAEL CHANDLER SET FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE DEFENSE AGAINST ‘SMOOTH’ BENSON HENDERSON ON NOV. 19 IN SAN JOSE TICKETS ON SALE FRIDAY! SANTA MONICA, CALIF (August 31, 2016) – It’s a fight that both men have had their sights set on for quite some time, and now it serves as the main […]
BENSON HENDERSON-PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ TO VIE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 160: HENDERSON VS. PITBULL’ TICKETS: SPECIAL BELLATOR NATION PRESALE STARTS TODAY WITH TICKETS GOING ON SALE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC TOMORROW, FRIDAY, JULY 22 SANTA MONICA, CALIF (July 20, 2016) – Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3) is actively […]
BENSON HENDERSON-PATRICIO ‘PITBULL’ TO VIE FOR LIGHTWEIGHT TITLE SHOT DURING MAIN EVENT OF ‘BELLATOR 160’ NEWLY ANNOUNCED EVENT TAKES PLACE AUGUST 26 AT HONDA CENTER IN ANAHEIM, CALIF. SANTA MONICA, CALIF (July, 16) – Patricio “Pitbull” (25-3) is actively seeking revenge for his brother Patricky “Pitbull” after Bellator MMA’s new 155-pound […]
AUDIO REPLAY OF THE OFFICIAL MEDIA CONFERENCE CALL FOR “BELLATOR: DYNAMITE 2” CLICK HERE FOR FULL AUDIO FROM TODAY’S CALL CLICK HERE FOR FULL FIGHT WEEK SCHEDULE Today, main card participants “Rampage” Jackson, Satoshi Ishii, Michael Chandler, Patricky “Pitbull” Freire, Matt Mitrione, and Carl Seumanutafa took part in a media conference call ahead of “Bellator: Dynamite 2.” If you were unable […]
“BELLATOR 154: DAVIS VS. KING MO” FIGHT CARD UPDATES INJURY TO JOSH THOMSON DELAYS ANTICIPATED LIGHTWEIGHT MATCHUP WITH MICHAEL CHANDLER PROMOTIONAL DEBUT SET FOR SERGEI KHARITONOV WHEN HE FACES JOSH APPELT ANDRE FIALHO AND RICK REGER ALSO ADDED TO MAIN CARD SANTA MONICA, CALIF. (May 2, 2016) – – The […]
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