By the Numbers: Sergei Kharitonov vs. Linton Vassell Barely three months since his last fight, Sergei Kharitonov is already gearing up for his return to Bellator competition. He will return at Bellator 234 in Tel Aviv opposite Linton Vassell, who lost in his Bellator...

By the Numbers: Matt Mitrione vs. Sergei Kharitonov II Fans were denied an explosive heavyweight showdown when Matt Mitrione and Sergei Kharitonov’s Bellator 215 bout ended in a no contest. On Aug. 24, the two knockout-conscious fighters will run it back at...

Fight Facts: Rizin FF 17 Rizin Fighting Federation on Sunday celebrated its 20th event with a show in the Saitama Super Arena on Saitama, Japan.

By the Numbers: Alexey Oleynik vs. Walt Harris Walt Harris recently broke into the Top 15 and will have his first ranked opponent in Ukrainian-born Russian submission specialist Alexey Oleynik. The two heavyweights are scheduled to co-headline...

Curtis Blaydes vs. Shamil Abdurakhimov Official for UFC 242 in Abu Dhabi A heavyweight clash pitting Curtis Blaydes Shamil Abdurakhimov has been officially added to the UFC 242 lineup.

Parlaying and Praying: UFC Fight Night 149 ‘Overeem vs. Oleynik’ UFC Fight Night 149 on Saturday marks the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s second card in Russia after nearly 26 years in business. What is truly remarkable is that the event is brought to us in partnership...

Prime Picks: UFC Fight Night 149 The Octagon heads to St. Petersburg, Russia, for the first time in promotional history this Saturday for UFC Fight Night 149. Let's figure out...

By the Numbers: Gunnar Nelson Gunnar Nelson has been limited to just four fights since losing to Demian Maia at the end of 2015. But “Gunni” has made the most of his time out by going 3-1, including a spectacular second-round submission...

Fight Facts Retrospective: Mirko ‘Cro Cop’ Filipovic A finisher of the highest order, Mirko "Cro Cop" endeared himself to fans with his destructive ring and cage presence along with his jovial demeanor outside of combat. Forced to retire due to health issues, the MMA community will always remember the...

Bellator, Rizin Veteran Satoshi Ishii Signs Multi-Fight Deal with Polish Promotion KSW Olympic judo gold medalist Satoshi Ishii has signed a multi-fight contract with Polish promotion Konfrontacja Sztuk Walki.