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Morning Report: Greg Jackson believes Chael Sonnen is 'tougher than a lot of people give him credit for'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Mar 28, 2013 8:00 AM EDT

Greg Jackson talks shop about Chael Sonnen, Mike Goldberg fills in for Jon Anik, and a French fighter pulls off an insane submission on today's edition of the Morning Report.

Cole Konrad explains why he left 'dead-end' career in MMA behind

by Tim Burke from Bloody Elbow on Mar 26, 2013 7:30 PM EDT

Cole Konrad walked away from MMA, despite an undefeated record and a Bellator title around his waist. He explains why in his first post-retirement interview.

After leaving 'dead-end' fight career, no regrets for retired unbeaten champion Cole Konrad

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 26, 2013 10:02 AM EDT

In his first interview since leaving what he calls a "pretty dead-end job," the ex-Bellator heavyweight champ explains the harsh realities that guided his decision.

Variety of issues driving young fighters away from MMA

by Nate Wilcox from Bloody Elbow on Mar 11, 2013 12:00 PM EDT

MMA Fighting's Mike Chiappetta talks to Cole Konrad, Kyle Kingsbury, Nick Denis and other mixed martial artists who are walking away from the sport at relatively early ages.

For many young fighters, retirement calls early

by Mike Chiappetta from MMA Fighting on Mar 10, 2013 10:00 AM EDT

You've heard the story about the fighters who fall in love with MMA a million times. This is the story of their break-up with the sport that didn't quite love them back.

From WWE to MMA: Brock Lesnar's MMA Debut

by Matthew Kaplowitz from Bloody Elbow on Feb 25, 2013 12:00 PM EST

Before he became a UFC heavyweight champion, Brock had to make his first steps in the MMA world after a tumultous time in the WWE and failed attempt to join the NFL.

Morning Report: Bisping may require surgery; White reiterates Diaz brothers cost UFC $50K with missed interviews

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Feb 22, 2013 8:00 AM EST

Michael Bisping faces a potential six-month layoff, Bellator rumbles through a wild night, and the Diaz brothers' punctuality is once more called into question by UFC President Dana White on today's edition of the Morning Report.

He must break you: New Bellator Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 17, 2012 8:01 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with newly crowned Bellator Heavyweight Champion Alexander Volkov about how it feels to be a champion, the adjustments he made to win the final four rounds against Hale and how he plans to spend that $100,000

Bellator 84 results recap for 'Volkov vs Hale' last night (Dec. 14) from Hammond

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 15, 2012 8:39 AM EST

Bellator 84 again had its issues, like the lightweight final being cancelled at the last minute due to Marcin Held's age, but the heavyweight title fight went off without a hitch. Get all the details on both events inside.

Bellator 84 Results: Alexander Volkov crowned new Bellator heavyweight champion

by Dave Meltzer from MMA Fighting on Dec 14, 2012 11:42 PM EST

Alexander Volkov, a former training partner of Fedor Emelianenko, brought the city of Stary Oskol, Russia, it's second world heavyweight champion as he won the vacant Bellator title.

Bellator 84 results and LIVE video stream for 'Hale vs Volkov' TONIGHT (Dec. 14) on MTV 2

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 14, 2012 9:02 AM EST

MMAmania.com will be on hand to provide all the latest updates to Bellator 84 tonight as well as a live stream. Bellator 84 features a heavyweight title fight between Richard Hale and Alexander Volkov.

Bellator 84 weigh-in results LIVE from Hammond for 'Hale vs Volkov'

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 13, 2012 8:05 AM EST

MMAmania.com will be your place for complete Bellator 84 weigh-in results live as they happen. Bellator 84 features a heavyweight title fight between Alexander Volkov and Richard Hale as well as a season seven featherweight tournament final.

Bellator 84 preview and predictions for 'Hale vs Volkov' in Hammond

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Dec 12, 2012 10:03 PM EST

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger takes a closer look at Friday night's Bellator 84 event which features a heavyweight title fight between Alexander Volkov and Richard Hale as well as the season seven lightweight finals.

Shawn Bunch, former Olympic hopeful/ NCAA runner-up, makes his debut in Bellator tonight

by Mike Riordan from Bloody Elbow on Nov 30, 2012 2:40 PM EST

Shawn Bunch is the first of the 2012 Olympic hopeful wrestlers to sign with Bellator. Tonight is his first fight.

Team Death Clutch is no more according to Pat Barry

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 10, 2012 5:20 PM EDT

Once one of the best gyms in the world for heavyweights, Team Death Clutch has closed its doors following the sudden retirements of both of its standout stars Brock Lesnar and Cole Konrad from MMA.

Bellator 75 Live Results and Play by Play

by T.P. Grant from Bloody Elbow on Oct 5, 2012 6:15 PM EDT

As with every major MMA card Bloody Elbow will be providing coverage starting at 8 pm ET. The prelims will air on Spike.com starting at 6:30 pm ET, the main card will start directly afterwards airing both on Spike.com and MTV 2.

Bellator 75 predictions

by Luke Thomas from MMA Fighting on Oct 5, 2012 1:26 PM EDT

Can Brett Rogers truly begin his career turnaround and win the tournament? Who will finally emerge as the victor between Santos and Prindle? We answer these questions and more about tonight's quarterfinal bouts for season 7's heavyweight tourney.

Morning Report: King Mo Lawal rips 'UFC groupie-ness;' Nick Diaz says Silva vs. Bonnar is a 'joke'

by Shaun Al-Shatti from MMA Fighting on Oct 5, 2012 8:00 AM EDT

Preview the upcoming smorgasbord mixed martial arts weekend and catch up on all the latest headlines on today's fight day edition of the Morning Report.

Second chance: Bellator heavyweight Mike Wessel interview exclusive with MMAmania.com

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 4, 2012 8:03 AM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger speaks with Bellator season seven heavyweight tournament fighter Mike Wessel about getting a second chance at the spotlight, the potential to become a champion and how he got over some major difficulties in his career.

Bellator 75 preview and predictions for 'Prindle vs Santos' on Oct. 5 in Hammond

by Brian Hemminger from MMAmania.com on Oct 3, 2012 7:05 PM EDT

MMAmania's Brian Hemminger previews and provides his predictions for Friday night's Bellator 75 event which features the season seven heavyweight tournament quarterfinals.

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