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Austin Vanderford doubts he’ll ever face Dillon Danis after Paige VanZant dust-up, but ‘I’d go fight him for free’

Austin Vanderford would love the chance to silence Dillon Danis, but he doubts the always outspoken ex-Bellator fighter would actually face him under any condition.

2024 Mid-Year Awards: Debating the biggest winners and losers so far this year

The MMA Fighting crew look back at the first half of an eventful 2024, featuring some crazy KOs and subs, a classic scrap or two, a familiar face leading the Fighter of the Year race, and more.

Ex-champ Douglas Lima books first fight since re-signing with Bellator

Douglas Lima will resume his Bellator career Sept. 7 in San Diego, when he meets DWCS veteran Aaron Jeffery.

Morning Report: Joe Rogan says Francis Ngannou is ‘only way that PFL’s gonna get people to pay attention’

Francis Ngannou hasn’t fought in MMA since his first and only UFC heavyweight title defense in January 2022.

Paul Hughes on Conor McGregor’s influence on Irish MMA: ‘He did break down mental barriers for us young lads coming up’

Paul Hughes discusses Conor McGregor’s influence on Irish MMA, his own PFL-Bellator debut, and failing to call out Usman Nurmagomedov.

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Does Alex Pereira have a case for No. 1?

Does Alex Pereira have a case for being MMA’s No. 1 pound-for-pound fighter after another brilliant victory at UFC 303?

Goiti Yamauchi vows to show Andrey Koreshkov’s ‘time is over’ at PFL 6

Goiti Yamauchi wants to prove he’s one of the best welterweights in PFL by beating Andrey Koreshkov.

Watch The MMA Hour with Prochazka, Garry, and Hughes now

The MMA Hour with Ariel Helwani is back! Joining today’s show: Jiri Prochazka, Ian Machado Garry, and Paul Hughes.

‘Sweet slippers:’ Michael Chandler fires back at Conor McGregor following Bellator Dublin appearance

Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor’s war of words continues following the cancellation of their UFC 303 main event.

Conor McGregor defends decision to withdraw from UFC 303: ‘Perfection is on the menu with me’

Conor McGregor feels justified pulling out from UFC 303 due to a toe injury, saying he will no longer give his opponents an undeserved advantage by fighting hurt.

Bellator Dublin results: Ramazan Kuramagomedov ekes out decision over Jason Jackson to claim welterweight title

Ramazan Kuramagomedov just edged out a unanimous decision win over Jason Jackson to claim the welterweight title at Bellator Dublin.

Bellator Dublin results: Jackson vs. Kuramagomedov

Get Bellator Dublin results for the Jackson vs. Kuramagomedov fight card Saturday afternoon.

Bellator Dublin weigh-in results: Jason Jackson, Ramazan Kuramagomedov on weight ahead of title fight

Watch Bellator Dublin weigh-in video to see Bellator Dublin fighters step on the scale Friday afternoon.

Patricky Pitbull hoping for ‘a terrible night for the others, wonderful night for me’ to secure PFL playoff spot

Patricky Pitbull needs nothing short of a miracle to advance to the 2024 PFL playoffs after a bad start to the season.

UFC Saudi Arabia and Bellator Dublin preview show: Can Aliskerov shake up division with win over Whittaker?

MMA Fighting previews Saturday’s UFC Saudi Arabia card headlined by Robert Whittaker vs. Ikram Aliskerov, and Bellator Dublin.

Bellator champion Jason Jackson: ‘I’m sure that I will fight in the UFC one day’

Bellator welterweight champion Jason Jackson appreciates where he’s at in his career right now, but knows the day will come when he eventually moves on to the UFC.

Patchy Mix wants Bellator to pursue Jose Aldo as his next opponent: ‘My mouth waters thinking about that sh*t’

Patchy Mix says he’s never going to turn down a challenge but with hopes that he can draw some fresh blood for his next title defense, he hopes Bellator goes after former UFC champion and current free agent, Jose Aldo.

Johnny Eblen vs. Fabian Edwards 2 headlines Bellator London in September

Johnny Eblen and Fabian Edwards are set to run it back in the main event of Bellator London in September for the middleweight title.

Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Alexandr Shabliy rescheduled for Bellator card on Sept. 7 in California

Usman Nurmagomedov makes his long awaited return to defend his lightweight title against Alexandr Shabliy at an upcoming Bellator event scheduled on Sept. 7 in San Diego, Calif.

Watch Cris Cyborg destroy another opponent with brutal boxing knockout at Crypto Fight Night

Bellator champ Cris Cyborg picked up another knockout win in the boxing ring on Saturday.

Mirela Vargas plans to ‘smash’ boxing champion Savannah Marshall at PFL Europe 2

Mirela Vargas is happy to ruin the MMA debut of boxing champion Savannah Marshall this Saturday in Newcastle, England.

Ex-Bellator prospect Valerie Loureda has become her ‘true self’ as WWE’s Lola Vice

Valerie Loureda details her journey from Bellator prospect to WWE superstar, where she feels like she’s always belonged.

Roger Huerta returns from 3-year layoff to co-main PFL Glasgow card, Stevie Ray headlines

Former UFC fighter Stevie Ray headlines the first PFL card in his native Scotland, while longtime MMA veteran Roger Huerta returns from a three-year layoff in the co-main event.

Jimmy Smith returning to Bellator broadcast team starting with Dublin card in June

Veteran color commentator Jimmy Smith is going home again after reuniting with Bellator MMA to begin calling fights for the promotion starting with the upcoming card in Dublin in June.

MMA Divisional Rankings: Michael Chandler exits due to inactivity as uncertainty swirls around Conor McGregor

Check out the latest update to the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, including Michael Chandler being taken off the list as uncertainty swirls around his UFC 303 fight with Conor McGregor.

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: Who will dethrone Islam Makhachev?

Islam Makhachev once again reigns supreme after defending his No. 1 ranking against Dustin Poirier at UFC 302. Who will be the man to dethrone the pound-for-pound king?

Former champ Douglas Lima inks new multi-year agreement with PFL-Bellator

Former Bellator welterweight champion Douglas Lima has signed a new contract with the PFL, the promotion announced on Tuesday.

Leandro Higo: Bellator promised shot at bantamweight champion Patchy Mix

Leandro Higo flew to Paris to be the backup fighter for Patchy Mix vs. Magomed Magomedov this past week.

Cedric Doumbe wants Anthony Pettis in Paris, believes he should headline over title fights 

Cedric Doumbe says PFL will be making a massive mistake by taking his fight with Anthony Pettis away from Paris, where he should always be the main event — even over title fights.

Gegard Mousasi released from PFL-Bellator after threatening legal action

Gegard Mousasi has been released from his contract from the PFL and Bellator after the former champion threatened legal action over his grievances with the promotion.

BTL: McGregor speaks, Usyk beats Fury, UFC Vegas 92 and Bellator Paris, UFC star building

Topics include Conor McGregor’s recent rants, Oleksandr Usyk beating Tyson Fury, the UFC and Bellator events from this past weekend, Dana White’s star building, and more.

Morning Report: PFL founder labels Kayla Harrison ‘a follower who needs validation’ after UFC move

Kayla Harrison has done pretty well for herself in her MMA career.

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