Fighting Words: Michael Chandler
Bellator lightweight fighter Michael Chandler has been here before. Lightweight title shots in Bellator MMA seem to hover around Chandler like a jealous spouse. Being an intelligent fighter by nature … Continue reading
Fighting Words: Patricky ‘Pitbull’ Freire Dynamite 2
It’s been a long road to a title fight for Patricky Freire in Bellator MMA. Trudging through the early tournament days, facing Michael Chandler in the finals of the lightweight tournament. … Continue reading
Fighting Words: Matt Mitrione
One of the most high-profile Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) defectors, Matt Mitrione makes his promotional debut this Friday, June 24, 2016, at Bellator Dynamite 2 in St Louis, Missouri against … Continue reading
Fighting Words: ‘Super’ JJ Ambrose
“Pretty much every superhero I can think of has some form of alter ego. Whether it’s who they were before they became a superhero or a disguise to hide their abilities. When the mask comes off, … Continue reading
Fighting Words: Jorge ‘Gamebred’ Masvidal (part one)
If you’re a fight fan it might seem that you’ve heard the name Jorge Masvidal for ages; it’s simply because you have, he’s been around since his teenage years. Jorge … Continue reading
Fighting Words: Bellator’s Daniel Straus
Daniel Straus is a mixed martial arts fighter for Bellator MMA’s Featherweight division. Straus was a Bellator Season Four Featherweight runner up and the winner of the Season Six Featherweight … Continue reading
The Lurk: Bellator Vengeance Media Day
Bellator Vengeance media day on November 4th, 2015 at the Center City Hotel in downtown St. Louis Missouri. David ‘Caveman’ Rickels picked the Patricio Freire and Daniel Straus match as … Continue reading
Fighting Words: James ‘The Colossus’ Thompson
He was soft spoken and thoughtful in his replies, self deprecating when expounding on why he was wearing a T-shirt that said Fight For The Forgotten, a charity founded by … Continue reading
Fighting Words: Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire
Patricio ‘Pitbull’ Freire is the current Bellator MMA Featherweight Champion. Over the last year Pitbull has emerged from his former code of silence with a vengeance. No longer willing … Continue reading
Fighting Words: Hayder Hassan
When you look at him you might think to yourself, ‘Pretty boy gym rat’. Visually Hayder Hassan oozes cockiness and self confidence; which can be mistaken for the false bravado … Continue reading
The best Nick Diaz quotes
Thanks to all the amazing posters on the Underground forum for this gem. I believe the original thread was on Sherdog, but it was brought to my attention by … Continue reading
Big John McCarthy details early UFC days
MMA is still a fairly young sport. In just 18 years, it’s made quite an impact, thanks to superstar fighters, PPV, reality shows and TV deals. Our beloved sport is … Continue reading