As Leslie Smith prepares for what may be a number one contender fight against Arlene Blencowe this Friday in Thackerville, Oklahoma, she has learned to manage her time training and going to school. Smith is working on her Bachelor of Science in Labor and Employment through online courses via Rutgers University. She has 60 more […]
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Cat Zingano signs with Bellator
Former UFC women’s bantamweight title contender Cat Zingano is heading to Bellator. Zingano signed a multi-fight deal with the Viacom-owned company and will be in the women’s featherweight division. Zingano was the last woman to defeat Amanda Nunes before her title run, never had her own run at a title. She has had an injury-plagued, […]
Bellator 231 on the Paramount Network draws 265,000 viewers
Bellator MMA Live 231 drew 265,000 viewers on The Paramount Network according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. Bellator 231 was the first of two nights of MMA action from The Mohegan Sun in Uncasville, Connecticut. Friday night featured veteran heavyweights Frank Mir and Roy Nelson. Mir won the bout albeit not very entertaining. The event […]
New responsibilities, newborn child and new Bellator contract, Nick Newell looks to keep momentum going
With a 10-month-old boy at home, two gyms to manage and training for an upcoming fight, Nick Newell is a busy man. Yet, with all that’s going on, he’s embracing the responsibilities of being a new father. Newell (16-2 overall, 1-0 in Bellator) is on the main card of this week’s Bellator 232 event against […]
Bellator MMA 230 draws 202,000 on Paramount Network
Bellator MMA 230 on the Paramount Network Saturday night scored 202,000 viewers according to Nielsen via ShowBuzz Daily. The telecast featured Rafael Carvalho as he took on Vadim Nemkov in a light heavyweight bout. Nemkov submitted Carvalho who was making his debut at light heavyweight. The event took place from Milan, Italy. Bellator 230: 202,000 […]