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01 Jan Yoel Romero a slight favorite over Anthony ‘Rumble’ Johnson, but not favored to win Bellator grand prix

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/EKBnz7XfXTX4lyCNQKoQAQdsuJk=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68801035/022_Yoel_Romero.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> The opening odds for the upcoming Bellator <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/weight-class/light-heavyweight">Light Heavyweight</a> Grand Prix are up, and the reigning champion <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3467/vadim-nemkov">Vadim...

01 Jan Khasan Magomedsharipov, younger brother of Zabit, headed to Bellator

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/fi9nwTdRXfdobhu4UhR5P_vjHmQ=/0x0:885x590/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68801383/Screen_Shot_2021_02_10_at_2.09.21_PM.0.png"> </figure> Bellator has signed Khasan Magomedsharipov, the younger brother of UFC star <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4072/zabit-magomedsharipov">Zabit Magomedsharipov</a>, to a multi-fight deal. A promotion official confirmed the news to MMA Fighting following an initial report from...

01 Jan Morning Report: Francis Ngannou reflects on loss to Stipe Miocic ahead of rematch: ‘I didn’t spend enough time in the octagon to have that experience’

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<figure> <img alt="Francis Ngannou Media Workout" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/z1JhdngrDXNwZsPjKDyIRrAaqS4=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68797378/011_Francis_Ngannou.0.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> At <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fight-card/1186/ufc-260">UFC 260</a>, <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3362/francis-ngannou">Francis Ngannou</a> will have his second chance to claim the UFC heavyweight...

01 Jan Gilbert Burns: ‘The difference between me and Kamaru Usman, he wants to dominate you … I want to finish you’

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<figure> <img alt="UFC Fight Night: Maia v Burns" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/yCtYdnXp_cLPXIHLASFat0p30cE=/0x0:4797x3198/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68797523/1212439247.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Buda Mendes/Zuffa LLC</figcaption> </figure> Few fighters know <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2033/kamaru-usman">Kamaru Usman</a> as well as his next opponent <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/2911/gilbert-burns">Gilbert...

01 Jan Bellator special announcement press conference video

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Cz3lluHgrReGfGQqAjzAfNiun8E=/0x0:1920x1280/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68794014/141_Scott_Coker.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> Bellator is expected to announce its return, along with some of its plans for 2021, during a special announcement press...

01 Jan Pedro Munhoz vs. Jimmie Rivera off UFC 258, fight to be rescheduled for later date

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<figure> <img alt="UFC Fight Night 90 Photos" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/6VMIGQdRNv0qKnynU9iDMtYuuug=/0x0:1600x1067/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68794060/034_Russell_Doane_vs_Pedro_Munhoz.0.0.jpg"> <figcaption>The rematch between Pedro Munhoz (pictured) and Jimmie Rivera has been postponed. | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> Top-ranked bantamweights <a...

01 Jan Askar Askar released by UFC after medical clearance issue

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<figure> <img alt="UFC Fight Night Overeem v Volkov: Weigh-Ins" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/XfFWNERbT23gEaa4i5TLjGG_Uq0=/0x0:3956x2637/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68794576/1230987981.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images</figcaption> </figure> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/weight-class/bantamweight">Bantamweight</a> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/4961/askar-askar">Askar Askar</a> is no longer a UFC...

01 Jan Bellator announces exclusive Showtime TV deal, Patricio Pitbull vs. Emmanuel Sanchez to headline April 2 return

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/sHPlPqUOChmYHbFCsat8IBLejkg=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68794960/106_Patricio_Freire.5.jpg"> <figcaption>Patricio Pitbull | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> Bellator officially has a new home and its first title fight of 2021. <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/2021/2/9/22274337/bellator-special-announcement-press-conference-video">At a press conference...

01 Jan Bellator Light Heavyweight World Grand Prix kicks off in April, Anthony Johnson vs. Yoel Romero set for opening round

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/quPwGjSYHyF5TgbSCSIXLlEc10c=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68795111/118_Yoel_Romero.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Yoel Romero | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> Bellator is holding a tournament for its light heavyweight division, and it is starting off with a...

01 Jan Juan Archuleta vs. Sergio Pettis headlines Bellator 258 on May 7

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<figure> <img alt="" src="https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/thumbor/Sjc7vLcaC5Cbj4GO9dIah7x_5EA=/0x0:2880x1920/1310x873/cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_image/image/68795401/069_Henry_Corrales_x_Juan_Archuleta.0.jpg"> <figcaption>Juan Archuleta | Esther Lin, MMA Fighting</figcaption> </figure> <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/3227/juan-archuleta">Juan Archuleta</a>’s first bantamweight title defense is booked. “The Spaniard” fights <a href="https://www.mmafighting.com/fighter/1616/sergio-pettis">Sergio Pettis</a> (20-5) in the...