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The Latest Breaking News from Bellator

Pat Downey out of Bellator 277 after perceived ‘flesh eating disease’ finally diagnosed as ‘red skin syndrome’

Former Division I All-American wrestler Pat Downey is out of his MMA debut – and for seemingly understandable reason.

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Kristina Williams reinvented, refreshed after leaving ‘toxicity’ behind before Invicta FC debut

A six-fight Bellator alum, Kristina Williams discusses the adversities she's battled since last in the spotlight.

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Kayla Harrison re-signs ‘historic new contract’ with PFL despite UFC, Bellator offers

Kayla Harrison will remain with the PFL after the promotion was able to match a lucrative offer from Bellator.

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On the Doorstep: 5 fighters who could make UFC with March wins

For those who make it to the highest stage, the journey starts long before they strap on UFC or Bellator gloves.

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Bellator signs Spike Carlyle to exclusive multifight deal

Remember "The Alpha Ginger"? Well, Spike Carlyle has a new promotional home for the long-term.

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USA TODAY Sports/MMA Junkie rankings, March 1: Mackhachev, Mousasi climb after dominant wins

Bellator middleweight champ Gegard Mousasi and UFC lightweight Islam Makhachev rise in this week's rankings update following dominant wins.

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Former NCAA Division I All-American Pat Downey set for MMA debut at Bellator 277

A controversial figure, Pat Downey was a standout wrestler on the mats before he pivoted to MMA in January.

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Israel Adesanya told he's "not ready" to face fellow middleweight world champion

UFC star Adesanya has been told by MMA pioneer John McCarthy that he isn't better than Bellator 185-pound king Gegard Mousasi, who defended his belt last weekend

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Cat Zingano injured, Bellator 276 fight with Pam Sorenson canceled

Next week's Bellator 276 lineup has taken a hit, with Cat Zingano no longer fighting Pam Sorenson as the featured prelim.

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Bellator shuffles things up, splits Tyrell Fortune vs. Tim Johnson rematch into two contender fights

A tweak to the Bellator 277 lineup sees a heavyweight rematch split and the two fighters booked against different opponents.

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MMA Junkie Radio #3238: Guest Phil Davis, plus UFC and Bellator recaps, more

Monday's edition of MMA Junkie Radio with "Gorgeous" George and "Goze" is here.

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Paige VanZant watches husband curl into ball in devastating defeat at Bellator Dublin

The middleweight title challenger looked out of his depth from the outset in Dublin and lasted only 85 seconds before the referee waved to end the fight

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Conor McGregor vehemently defends coach John Kavanagh after Sinead Kavanagh's "flawless" win at Bellator Dublin

McGregor was in attendance at the 3Arena last Friday to watch his teammate Sinead Kavanagh beat Leah McCourt

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Conor McGregor vehemently defends coach John Kavanagh after teammate's "flawless" win

The former two-weight UFC champion was in attendance at Bellator Dublin to watch teammate Sinead Kavanagh defeat Leah McCourt in a stunning unanimous decision last weekend

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Bellator champion Yaroslav Amosov says he’ll stay in Ukraine, defend home country from Russian attack

With war breaking out in his home country, Bellator champ Yaroslav Amosov says he'll stay in Ukraine to defend it from the Russian attack.

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Jake Paul wants five more boxing fights before making MMA switch

YouTuber-turned-boxer Paul has amassed a flawless 5-0 professional record in the squared circle, and has teased a future move into the MMA cage with Bellator a possible promotion

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Austin Vanderford: Bellator 275 loss to Gegard Mousasi ‘will only make me a better fighter’

The first loss of Austin Vanderford's career was a tough one, but he's keeping a positive perspective on the experience.

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Scott Coker reveals Dillon Danis finally interested in fighting again: ‘He’s going to have to really want it’

After multiple knee surgeries, fight fans could see Dillon Danis grace the Bellator cage sometime soon.

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Gegard Mousasi comfortable calling himself ‘the best middleweight in the world’ for first time after Bellator 275

Could he beat UFC champ Israel Adesanya? Bellator 275 winner Gegard Mousasi weighs in.

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Khabib Nurmagomedov touts Gegard Mousasi as ‘most underrated fighter in MMA’ after Bellator 275

Khabib Nurmagomedov wants to see Gegard Mousasi get his proper due after a dominant display at Bellator 275

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Bellator 275 results: Gegard Mousasi smashes Austin Vanderford in 85-second TKO victory

Gegard Mousasi halted Austin Vanderford's momentum with a smashing TKO victory.

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Bellator Dublin results: Leah McCourt and Sinead Kavanagh serve up 3 Arena thriller

The roof was blown off the 3 Arena on several occasions as Bellator gold was defended, two of the biggest names in Irish MMA collided and some hometown stars lit up the evening

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Twitter reacts to Gegard Mousasi’s quick title defense over Austin Vanderford at Bellator 275

See the top Twitter reactions to Gegard Mousasi's title defense over Austin Vanderford at Bellator 275.

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Gegard Mousasi brutalises Austin Vanderford to retain Bellator middleweight title

A packed out crowd at Dublin's 3Arena that included Love Island star Josh Denzel, UFC's Dean Barry and the legendary Conor McGregor were on hand for a manic night of fights

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Leah McCourt loses out to Sinead Kavanagh at Bellator 275

Kavanagh came out on top following three gruelling rounds at the 3 Arena in Dublin

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