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Cedric Doumbe doesn’t want Marc Goddard refereeing his fights again: ‘I don’t like the guy’

Cedric Doumbe says he will request with PFL and Bellator officials that Marc Goddard doesn’t oversee his fights any longer after the disastrous outcome in his most recent outing.

Irish prospect Paul Hughes to co-headline Bellator Dublin

PFL signee Paul Hughes will compete under the Bellator banner on June 22, when the company returns to Dublin.

Cedric Doumbe lands new opponent for Bellator Paris

Cedric Doumbe has a new opponent for Bellator Paris in May at Accor Arena.

The 2024 MMA Draft: Which 35 fighters are the best building blocks for MMA promotions?

With the 2024 NFL Draft set to take place this week, MMA Fighting set out to determine which 35 fighters would be the best building blocks for an MMA promotion.

Derek Anderson out of Cedric Doumbe fight after suffering gruesome foot injury

Derek Anderson barely had time to celebrate his return to action against Cedric Doumbe in May before disaster struck and knocked him out of the fight.

Cedric Doumbé inks extension with PFL, set to face Derek Anderson at Bellator Paris

French star Cedric Doumbé has inked a multi-fight extension to remain with PFL and he has his next fight booked against Derek Anderson at the upcoming Bellator Paris card in May.

Rankings Show: Contenders and pretenders from UFC 300, plus did Max Holloway deliver the coolest MMA moment ever?

Which UFC 300 winners put themselves on the path to future greatness? And did Max Holloway create the greatest highlight of all time?

PFL newcomer Goiti Yamauchi inspired by Ronaldo in recovery from gruesome knee injury

Football star Ronaldo had his career in jeopardy due to knee injuries but came back to win the 2002 World Cup.

MMA Divisional Rankings: UFC 300 completely reshapes the global ranks

MMA Pound-for-Pound Rankings: UFC 300 winners and losers create chaos across the charts

Where do Alex Pereira, Max Holloway, Kayla Harrison, and Arman Tsarukyan land in the pound-for-pound rankings after picking up huge wins at UFC 300?

Ex-Bellator champion Patricky Pitbull considering move to featherweight after 2024 PFL season

Patricky Pitbull makes his PFL debut Friday, taking on Clay Collard on the regular season at lightweight.

Aspen Ladd shifts from PFL to Bellator, next fight booked for Paris card in May

Aspen Ladd will move from the PFL to Bellator for her next fight with the UFC veteran facing Ekaterina Shakalova at the upcoming Bellator Paris card on May 17.

Juliana Velasquez no longer angry at Liz Carmouche ahead of trilogy match at PFL

Former Bellator champion Juliana Velasquez makes her PFL debut Thursday night in a trilogy fight with Liz Carmouche.

Cris Cyborg announces boxing return for April 27

Cyborg is 2-0 as a professional boxer, having knocked out Kelsey Wickstrum in her most recent appearance.

Alexander Shabliy ‘not fully sure’ Usman Nurmagomedov fight happening, still awaiting contract and terms from PFL

Alexandr Shabliy expresses his frustration that his upcoming fight against Usman Nurmagomedov was announced but he’s yet to receive a contract or heard back from PFL on honoring the $1 million prize that was supposed to be awarded to the winner of the Bellator Lightweight Grand Prix.

Watch The MMA Hour with Lynch and Milton in studio, McKee, and Shalom now

Ariel Helwani returns with another star-studded episode of The MMA Hour featuring Becky Lynch and Saul Milton in studio, AJ McKee, and Ben Shalom.

Morning Report: Tom Aspinall recommends Francis Ngannou ‘go where the money is,’ keep boxing

Tom Aspinall doesn’t think Francis Ngannou should hang up the boxing gloves.

Jason Jackson set to defend Bellator title against Ramazan Kuramagomedov in June

Jason Jackson vs. Ramazan Kuramagomedov headlines Bellator’s return to the 3Arena in Dublin on June 22.

Bellator Belfast results: Anderson wins title with dominant decision, Pitbull retains with brutal finish

Corey Anderson and Patricio Pitbull left Bellator Belfast with championship gold around their waists.

Bellator Belfast video: Manoel Sousa sends Tim Wilde unconscious with vicious face-plant knockout

Watch Manoel Sousa deliver an absolutely brutal one-punch knockout of Tim Wilde at Bellator Belfast.

Bellator Belfast Results: Anderson vs. Moore

Get Bellator Champions Series results for the Anderson vs. Moore event Friday in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Bellator Belfast video: Nathan Kelly smashes Vikas Singh Ruhil with elbow knockout

Nathan Kelly scored a clean elbow knockout Friday at Bellator Belfast.

James Gallagher promises ‘abso-f******-lutely’ his swagger is back, anticipates title shot after win at Bellator Belfast

James Gallagher feels better than ever in his new weight class at 145 pounds and he expects to bring the swagger back in his step for his fight with Leandro Higo, which he expects to lead to a title shot later this year.

Jeremy Kennedy doesn’t buy that Patricio Pitbull is ‘washed’ after 2 losses, but ‘nobody is young forever’

Jeremy Kennedy doesn’t take too much stock in Patricio Pitbull’s recent losses. But he also knows that time catches up to everyone.

Patricio Pitbull did 5 rounds of sparring after fight cancellation in Saudi Arabia, weight not an issue for Bellator Belfast

Patricio Pitbull agreed to defend his Bellator title at Friday’s event in Belfast, Ireland, versus Jeremy Kennedy.

Between the Links: Latest On Conor McGregor, UFC agrees to settle lawsuits, Aldo back at UFC 301, Francis Ngannou

Topics include Conor McGregor teasing his return, Jose Aldo coming out of retirement at UFC 301, Francis Ngannou’s PFL future, and more.

No Bets Barred: UFC Vegas 89 and the return of Rose Namajunas, plus Bellator Belfast best bets

UFC Vegas 89 takes place this Saturday, headlined by a flyweight fight between Rose Namajunas and Amanda Ribas, and the No Bets Barred boys break down the full fight card. Plus, Bellator Belfast goes down on Friday afternoon and the boys give their best bets for that event as well.

Leandro Higo uncertain if James Gallagher will show up to fight at Bellator Belfast

Leandro Higo and James Gallagher are scheduled to fight inside the Bellator cage in Belfast, Ireland, on March 22.

Bellator strikes deal with Warner Bros. Discovery to air events on Max starting with Belfast card

Bellator has secured a distribution deal with Warner Bros. Discovery as a new broadcast partner with events airing on the Max streaming service starting with the upcoming card in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

Rankings Show: Is Dustin Poirier already a top-5 lightweight all-time? Debating his place in the pantheon

Dustin Poirier continues to defy the MMA gods on his road to another potential UFC title shot, but where does he sit in the lightweight pantheon — and how would a championship change his legacy?

MMA Divisional Rankings: Jack Della Maddalena explodes up the list, Julianna Pena exits due to inactivity

With UFC 300 just weeks away, check out the March 2024 update of MMA Fighting’s divisional rankings.

Morning Report: Demetrious Johnson believes Anthony Joshua would also beat Francis Ngannou in MMA

Francis Ngannou’s sophomore boxing match didn’t go according to plan.

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