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Bellator MMA returns April 2 on Showtime
For the first time since the death of promoter Scott Coker’s Strikeforce MMA in 2013, the TV network Showtime is back in the MMA business. Coker, the head of Bellator MMA since 2014, and Showtime […]
The Scrap’s 2020 Submission of the Year: AJ McKee’s modified neck crank at Bellator 253
2020 was a strange year for a lot of fighters, with event cancelations, fight pull outs, and short notice opponents. Some fighters were still able to prevail against all odds, and AJ McKee Jr. is […]
Jeremy Kennedy talks Bellator debut, fighting Alexander Volkanovski, and more
At the age of 28, Jeremy Kennedy (15-2-1) feels like he is just entering his prime, yet the Canadian already has a wealth of experience throughout his professional Mixed Martial Arts career. After making a […]
VIDEO: Matt Bessette is ready to shine in Bellator 253 matchup
Matt “The Mangler” Bessette (24-9) will face Jeremy Kennedy (15-2) in an exciting featherweight clash at the Mohegan Sun casino on November 19 at Bellator 253. Bessette is coming off two straight wins, most recently […]
Upcoming MMA fights fans should be excited for
Against all odds, MMA has managed to make an impact this year. Due to COVID-19, several fights have had to either be altered or postponed altogether. Despite that, several big bouts have managed to take […]
VIDEO: Undefeated Norbert Novenyi Jr. ‘annoyed’ with Bellator 247 win
Norbert Novenyi Jr. kept his undefeated record intact after defeating Laïd Zerhouni at Bellator 247, but the 21-year-old wasn’t satisfied with his performance. ” I was a bit too relaxed in there,” Novenyi Jr. told […]
VIDEO: Keoni Diggs talks last-second submission victory over Derek Campos
Keoni Diggs is coming off of an impressive last-second submission victory over Derek Campos. The undefeated Hawaiian continues to impress in Bellator. Big things are clearly next for Diggs as his impressive win over Campos […]
VIDEO: Saad Awad talks move to Fortis MMA, Mandel Nallo fight
Saad Awad is coming off of a tough stretch of fights dating back to late 2018. The Bellator veteran faced tough opponents like Benson Henderson and Paul Daley on a few days’ notice. He’s now […]
Is Bellator’s bantamweight division the real deal?
On October 2, ESPN confirmed that UFC veteran Brett Johns, the first Welshman to be signed by the premier MMA organization, had penned a multi-fight deal with Bellator. The news came just hours after the […]
Bellator 248 Fight Card Preview: Michael ‘Venom’ Page vs. Ross Houston
October is a historic month for mixed martial arts in France, as the first sanctioned event in the nation’s history is set to take place on Thursday the 8th; a Grand Prix promoted by MTGP. […]
VIDEO: Darko Banovic discusses Mads Burnell fight, fighting in Paris
Darko Banovic is set to take on Mads Burnell at the historic Bellator Paris. The fight is Banovic’s debut with Bellator after fighting in different promotions. The fight sees him take on former Cage Warriors […]
VIDEO: Henry Corrales on new four-fight Bellator contract, Brandon Girtz matchup
Henry Corrales looks to welcome Brandon Girtz to the featherweight division on Oct. 29 and will do so with a new Bellator contract. “Bellator’s been really good to me man.” Corrales told The Scrap. “I’ve […]
VIDEO: Lee Chadwick previews fight against Ederson Cristian Macedo at Bellator Milan
Lee Chadwick is set to take on Ederson Cristian Macedo at the upcoming Bellator Milan. The fight sees him return after a year long layoff. Chadwick stayed sharp during his time off by taking grappling […]
VIDEO: Uros Jurisic discusses Walter Gahadza fight at Bellator Milan
Uros Jurisic is set to take on Walter Gahadza at Bellator Milan on October 1. The fight is Jurisic’s first fight for Bellator. The Slovenian is currently signed to KSW but the promotion gave him […]
VIDEO: Akonne Wanliss talks Bellator Milan matchup, former career as male stripper
Akonne Wanliss is set to fight Alfie Davis in his first fight this year. Wanliss last fought in November, winning by d’arce choke. Wanliss also revealed that he recently retired from his job as a […]
VIDEO: Costello van Steenis talks beef with Fabian Edwards ahead of Bellator Milan
Costello van Steenis is excited to finally get back in the cage following a long break after his John Salter fight. His return sees him take on heated rival Fabian Edwards. The fight has quite […]