The news of Endeavor’s IPO and concurrent purchase of the outstanding portions of the UFC has received positive reviews. Moody’s Investors Service believes the IPO would be a ‘credit positive.’ The net proceeds of the IPO and additional privately raised equity would be used to pay for the remaining 49.9% of UFC Holdings, LLC which […]
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Cyborg-Smith rematch set for May 21st in Bellator
Bellator announced that Cristiane Justino will be returning to the cage to defend her Featherweight title against Leslie Smith. The fight was announced on Friday night and will headline the company’s May 21st event on Showtime. This will be the second fight between the two as they headlined UFC 198 in May 2016. Justino won […]
Gonzalez ready for MMA veteran Roger Huerta
Team Alpha Male prospect Chris Gonzalez is ready for his Friday matchup against MMA veteran Roger Huerta. “I’m super excited about it,” Gonzalez said about the matchup. “He’s someone that fighters early on looked up to, he’s accomplished a lot of great things.” Despite the accolades, Gonzalez says the fight is always business. Like every […]
Faraldo ready for 6-foot-7 Scarecrow at Bellator 255
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 […]
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 […]