Even though he hasn’t been able to train with his mentor Jorge Masvidal, Bellator welterweight Roman Faraldo is always learning. The 4-0 Faraldo faces Trevor Gudde at Bellator 255 on Friday. “He’s a superstar,” said Faraldo of his sometime training partner. Masvidal has kept Faraldo grounded as the Florida native begins his MMA career. “Don’t […]
DiBella sues O’Shaquie Foster for breach of contract
Lou DiBella has filed a lawsuit against O’Shaquie Foster for breach of his promotional contract with his promoter. The lawsuit invokes the ‘force majeure’ clause in the contract with Foster while the fighter’s attorney disagrees. The lawsuit, filed earlier this week in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York claims that […]
Jason Jackson predicts KO of Gracie at Bellator 255
As Jason Jackson prepares for his fight for Nieman Gracie on Friday night, the 10-2 ‘Ass-Kicking Machine’ seems a little confused by his #6 welterweight ranking. But with a win against Gracie there will be no question. “I have a big opportunity [against Gracie],” said the Sanford MMA product, “and once I beat him there’s […]
Endeavor buys 100% of UFC
Alex Weprin of The Hollywood Reporter reports that Endeavor has bought 100% of the UFC. The news comes as the company prepares for its Initial Public Offering later this year. Sportico reports that Endeavor will be raising $1.75 billion to buy the rest of the UFC. Endeavor and the UFC entered a deal on February […]
Emmanuel Sanchez predicts victory against Pitbull Friday
Heading into his showdown with Patricio Freire at Bellator 255 this Friday on Showtime, Emmanuel Sanchez is confident he will win the Bellator Featherweight Title as part of the promotion’s grand prix semifinal. Sanchez (20-4 MMA, 12-3 BMMA) believes he can defeat Freire in 3 rounds. “Watch the fight between us, he was running from […]