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Roundtable: Who is the greatest heavyweight of all time?

Fedor Emelianenko’s retirement fight is just around the corner. Is he still the answer to the heavyweight GOAT question?

Video: Bellator vet Valerie Loureda lands spinning roundhouse kick before WWE NXT loss

Valerie Loureda, now known as Lola Vice, pulled off some big moves before losing her WWE NXT debut.

Rankings Show: Should holding a UFC belt automatically make you the No. 1 fighter in the world?

Jamahal Hill is the new UFC champion — but is he really the No. 1 light heavyweight in the world?

Royce Gracie’s son Khonry set to return from 28-month layoff at Bellator 293

Khonry Gracie fights for the first time since November 2020 when he meets David Pacheco at Bellator 293 on March 31.

MMA Rankings, January 2023: Can anyone stop the rise of Umar Nurmagomedov and Jailton Almeida?

MMA rankings for January 2023 from the award-winning team at MMA Fighting. Can anyone stop Umar Nurmagomedov and Jailton Almeida? Plus what to make of the twists and turns at light heavyweight and top-ranked fighters changing divisions.

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Jamahal Hill rockets into top 20 after UFC title win

Where did Jamahal Hill’s UFC 283 title win put him in the MMA pound-for-pound discussion?

Ex-UFC champ Luke Rockhold announces free agency: ‘I want to go and f*** some people up’

Former UFC middleweight champion Luke Rockhold is an MMA free agent.

Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James, Cat Zingano vs. Leah McCourt set for Bellator 293

Bellator 293 will feature Marcelo Golm vs. Daniel James in the main event, as well as Cat Zingano vs. Leah McCourt in the co-main event.

Rankings Shakeup: Jamahal Hill is a UFC champion — does that make him MMA’s No. 1 light heavyweight?

Jamahal Hill claimed the vacant UFC light heavyweight championship at UFC 283 and is now in the discussion to be considered the division’s best.

Douglas Lima returns to middleweight to face Costello Van Steenis at Bellator Paris

Former Bellator welterweight champ Douglas Lima heads back to middleweight at Bellator Paris in May.

Brent Primus ‘so freaking heartbroken’ to be left out of Bellator lightweight tournament: ‘I just wanted to cry’

Former Bellator lightweight champion Brent Primus said he was promised a spot in the million-dollar tournament.

James Gallagher returns from 16-month layoff to fight Leandro Higo at Bellator 292

James Gallagher competes for the first time in over a year when he fights Leandro Higo at Bellator 292 in San Jose, Calif., on March 10.

Scott Coker welcomes Dillon Danis back to Bellator, asks him, ‘Do you want to really fight?’

Scott Coker is happy to have Dillon Danis fight in the Bellator cage again.

A.J. McKee explains re-signing with Bellator over testing open market: ‘Fame don’t pay bills’

Why did A.J. McKee ultimately agree to stay with Bellator? For the former featherweight champ, that answer is simple.

Between the Links: Dana White speaks, Khabib Nurmagomedov stepping away, A.J. McKee re-signs, UFC Vegas 67

Topics include Dana White’s surprise media scrum, Khabib Nurmagomedov, UFC Vegas 67, and more.

Gegard Mousasi vs. Fabian Edwards headlines Bellator Paris in May

Gegard Mousasi’s first matchup since losing the middleweight title is set for the main event of May’s Bellator Paris card against Fabian Edwards.

Bellator 8-man Lightweight World Grand Prix lineup announced, will start March 10

The Bellator lightweight title is up for grabs as Usman Nurmagomedov, A.J. McKee, Benson Henderson and more enter an eight-man grand prix that begins on March 10 in San Diego.

Watch The MMA Hour with Scott Coker, Brandon Moreno, Ryan Garcia, A.J. McKee and Casey O’Neill

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani returns! Joining today’s star-studded lineup: Scott Coker, Brandon Moreno, Ryan Garcia, Casey O’Neill and A.J. McKee.

A.J. McKee signs new multi-fight Bellator deal

The former Bellator featherweight champ will stay with his longtime promoter.

On To the Next One, 2023 predictions extravaganza: Look ahead for Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Khamzat Chimaev, and more

MMA Fighting makes predictions for the MMA world in 2023, including how the year could shape up for the likes of Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Khamzat Chimaev, Paddy Pimblett, and more.

2022 Year in Review: Bellator holds onto the title of No. 2 promotion in the world — for now

Reviewing Bellator’s 2022, the ups, the downs, and what 2023 has in store for the promotion.

Lorenz Larkin vs. Mukhamed Berkhamov rematch, return of Darrion Caldwell among additions to Bellator 290

Lorenz Larkin and Mukhamed Berkhamov will run it back at Bellator 290 on Feb. 4.

Watch BTL about Dana White, Jake Paul signs with PFL, Dillon Danis now

Topics include a reaction to UFC president Dana White being caught on video slapping his wife, Jake Paul to PFL, Dillon Danis vs. KSI off, and more.

Rankings Show: The second annual airing of grievances — beefs, betrayals, and an unexpected Tony Ferguson civil war

MMA Fighting’s rankings panel kicks of 2023 by retaking their seats around the roundtable and demanding answers for the worst calls and most puzzling decisions by their fellow rankers in 2022.

‘A good for nothing cockroach’: Fighters react to Dillon Danis pulling out of KSI fight

The MMA community wasn’t surprised to see Dillon Danis withdraw from his boxing match with KSI.

Watch 10th Annual The MMA Hour Awards

Monday’s episode features The MMA Hour Awards for 2022 with Ariel Helwani, Conner Burks and New York Ric.

A.J. McKee says he spent $100k on Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN samurai walkout gear

Bellator lightweight A.J. McKee spent six-figures on his Bellator MMA vs. RIZIN walkout ensemble.

‘Big’ John McCarthy: Fedor Emelianenko counters Dana White’s claim that best fighters end up in UFC

Bellator commentator John McCarthy disagrees with Dana White that all the best fighters end up in the UFC, and he believes the promotion could co-promote by using lower-ranked fighters.

On To the Next One: 2022 predictions recap

Take a look back on our 2022 predictions for Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Nick Diaz, Khamzat Chimaev, and many more.

Dillon Danis details knee injury that has kept him sidelined, targets ‘four, maybe more’ fights in 2023

Dillon Danis explained the knee injury that has kept him out for nearly four years, targets four or more fights in 2023 between boxing and MMA.

Morning Report: Sean O’Malley envisions a bantamweight title fight with Marlon Vera in 2023

Sean O’Malley believes he and Marlon Vera may finally rematch in 2023, only this time there will be gold on the line.

Scott Coker: Khabib Nurmagomedov ‘freaking out’ over Bellator MMA vs. Rizin event

Bellator MMA President Scott Coker shares Khabib Nurmagomedov’s reaction to the Bellator MMA vs. Rizin event on New Year’s Eve.

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