Tag: Bellator 172

Josh Thomson to Michael Chandler: ‘You’re The Champion, Stop Calling People Out’

Josh Thomson is fighting Patricky Freire this Saturday night (Feb. 18), but can’t escape questions regarding Michael Chandler. That’s because Chandler, the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, is itching for a fight. Chandler claimed Thomson is “afraid” to fight him and should consider working a regular job. Thomson believes Chandler’s actions represent the 155-pound championship poorly. […]

Josh Thomson is fighting Patricky Freire this Saturday night (Feb. 18), but can’t escape questions regarding Michael Chandler. That’s because Chandler, the reigning Bellator lightweight champion, is itching for a fight. Chandler claimed Thomson is “afraid” to fight him and should consider working a regular job. Thomson believes Chandler’s actions represent the 155-pound championship poorly. […]

Fedor Emelianenko Confirms Why he Chose Bellator Over UFC

Fedor Emelianenko’s presence in the UFC was a prospect which many fight fans had dearly hoped to see at some point. 2016 looked to be the year which the MMA legend would team up with UFC President Dana White and co when he became a free agent last year. When news broke confirming that ‘The […]

Fedor Emelianenko’s presence in the UFC was a prospect which many fight fans had dearly hoped to see at some point. 2016 looked to be the year which the MMA legend would team up with UFC President Dana White and co when he became a free agent last year. When news broke confirming that ‘The […]

Backstage At Bellator 165: Fedor Signs Contract, Meets GSP & Rory MacDonald

On Thursday, Bellator MMA released a special behind-the-scenes video that documents legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko’s introduction to the MMA promotion. Featured above is the footage, which shows the former longtime PRIDE Champion signing his Bellator MMA contract, meeting fellow MMA superstars Georges St-Pierre (who kneeled before Fedor as a sign of respect) and Rory MacDonald […]

On Thursday, Bellator MMA released a special behind-the-scenes video that documents legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko’s introduction to the MMA promotion. Featured above is the footage, which shows the former longtime PRIDE Champion signing his Bellator MMA contract, meeting fellow MMA superstars Georges St-Pierre (who kneeled before Fedor as a sign of respect) and Rory MacDonald […]

Patricky Pitbull on Josh Thomson Bout: ‘It’s Going to be One Hell of a Fight’

Next Saturday night (Feb. 18) Bellator will hold its third event of 2017. The main event of Bellator 172 will feature the return of Fedor Emelianenko on U.S. soil. He’ll be matched up with former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Matt Mitrione inside the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Lightweights Josh Thomson and Patricky […]

Next Saturday night (Feb. 18) Bellator will hold its third event of 2017. The main event of Bellator 172 will feature the return of Fedor Emelianenko on U.S. soil. He’ll be matched up with former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) heavyweight Matt Mitrione inside the SAP Center in San Jose, California. Lightweights Josh Thomson and Patricky […]

Josh Koscheck Scheduled for Bellator Debut Against Mauricio Alonso on Feb. 18

Josh Koscheck (17-10) is back. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title challenger will finally be making his Bellator debut. An official press release announced that Koscheck will do battle with Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) at Bellator 172. Koscheck has not competed in a mixed martial arts (MMA) bout since March 2015. He […]

Josh Koscheck (17-10) is back. The former Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) welterweight title challenger will finally be making his Bellator debut. An official press release announced that Koscheck will do battle with Mauricio Alonso (12-7, 1 NC) at Bellator 172. Koscheck has not competed in a mixed martial arts (MMA) bout since March 2015. He […]

Josh Thompson vs. Patricky Pitbull Announced As Co-Main Event for Bellator 172

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione is expected to make a big splash this February, and the card just got a little bit bigger. Appearing in the co-main event slot prior to the return of Fedor Emelianenko against Matt Mitrione will be a key lightweight showdown between Josh “The Punk” Thompson and Bellator stalwart Patricky Freire. […]

Bellator 172: Fedor vs. Mitrione is expected to make a big splash this February, and the card just got a little bit bigger. Appearing in the co-main event slot prior to the return of Fedor Emelianenko against Matt Mitrione will be a key lightweight showdown between Josh “The Punk” Thompson and Bellator stalwart Patricky Freire. […]