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The Latest Breaking News from Bellator

Ben Askren returns to action one year after life-saving double lung transplant

The Olympic wrestler-turned-MMA champion will face UFC star Belal Muhammad in a wrestling match

The Independent UK · Jun 2

UFC Hall of Famer Wanderlei Silva brutally knocked out in post-fight brawl

The attack came after Silva, 49, was disqualified for landing repeated headbutts in a boxing match

The Independent UK · Sep 29, 2025

Aaron Pico speaks out after brutal spinning elbow loss to Lerone Murphy at UFC 319

The ex-Bellator star lost his UFC debut as Murphy landed a spinning back elbow in round one

The Independent UK · Aug 18, 2025

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Lerone Murphy’s mission to become Britain’s next UFC champion by the end of 2025

Interview: Murphy believes he is next in line for Alexander Volkanovski if he slays Aaron Pico at UFC 319

The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025

Former MMA champ Ben Askren says he lost 50 pounds in 45 days after contracting pneumonia and getting a double lung transplant: 'I only died 4 times'

Jake Paul said he pledged to help pay Askren's medical bills because "none of these people, like Dana [White] or anyone, are stepping in."

Fortune · Jul 11, 2025

Ben Askren Opens Up From Hospital Bed After Double Lung Transplant: 'I Only Died Four Times'

Former UFC star Ben Askren has offered a rare, emotional Instagram update from his hospital bed following a double lung transplant, revealing he flat‑lined four times, lost 50 lbs in 45 days and has no memory of the ordeal.

International Business Times UK · Jul 10, 2025

Ben Askren’s wife provides positive update after former UFC star undergoes double lung transplant

The former Bellator champion and UFC star may require a lung transplant, according to his wife Amy

The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025

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Alexander Volkanovski’s UFC title reign up in the air as champion is denied preferred fight

The featherweight king was eyeing a defence against Movsar Evloev, who says he has a different fight booked

The Independent UK · May 23, 2025

PFL 2025 World Tournament Weigh-In Results: All Light Heavyweights and Heavyweights Ready

PFL 2025 World Tournament weigh-in results: Light heavyweights and heavyweights make weight ahead of high-stakes Orlando event.

The Sports Daily · May 1, 2025

Kyoji Horiguchi explains UFC return, weighs in on fighting teammate Alexander Pantoja

Ex-RIZIN and Bellator champ Kyoji Horiguchi is back in the UFC and has his sights set on gold – even if it means going through a teammate.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 16, 2025

Patricio Pitbull Plots Swift Return After UFC 314 Debut Loss to Yair Rodriguez

After dropping a unanimous decision to Yair Rodriguez, Pitbull made it clear he’s eager to get back in the Octagon and prove he belongs among the UFC’s elite.

The Sports Daily · Apr 15, 2025

How to Watch PFL 3: Date, Time, Fight Card

Learn everything you need to know about PFL 3: Impa Kasanganay vs. Fabian Edwards, including fight card, date, time, and location.

The Sports Daily · Apr 15, 2025

‘Injury free’ Patricio Freire eyes International Fight Week after UFC 314 loss

Patricio Freire is eager for quick turnaround after falling short in his UFC debut.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2025

How to watch PFL 2025, Week 3: Who’s fighting, lineup, start time, broadcast info

Here's everything you need to know ahead of PFL 2025, Week 3 with middleweights and lightweights in Orlando.d

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2025

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USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 14, 2025

Spinning Back Clique REPLAY: UFC 314 fallout for Volkanovski and Pimblett, plus GFL’s debacle and more

On the latest episode of Spinning Back Clique, the panel looks back at UFC 314, talks about the latest major MMA news and more.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2025

‘Bad night for Bellator’: Fighters react to Paddy Pimblett’s bloody TKO of Michael Chandler at UFC 314

The MMA community reacted to Paddy Pimblett's bloody beatdown and finish of Michael Chandler in the UFC 314 co-main event.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2025

UFC 314 results: Paddy Pimblett mauls Michael Chandler, calls out top names at lightweight

Paddy Pimblett notched the biggest win of his career, stopping former Bellator champion Michael Chandler at Saturday's UFC 314 in Miami.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 13, 2025

UFC 314 results: Yair Rodriguez spoils debut of ex-Bellator dual champion Patricio ‘Pitbull’

Yair Rodriguez put on a largely one-sided affair at UFC 314, spoiling the debut of Bellator GOAT Patricio 'Pitbull.'

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Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025

UFC 314 LIVE: Updates after Paddy Pimblett dominates Michael Chandler and Alexander Volkanovski wins title

Paddy The Baddy aces by far the biggest test of his career to date before featherweight title fight

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2025

What time is Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Freire? Walkouts for UFC 314 fight

Here's when to expect Yair Rodriguez and Patricio "Pitbull" to make their cage walks at UFC 314 in Miami.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2025

Yair Rodriguez vs. Patricio Freire prediction, pick, start time for UFC 314

MMA Junkie fight analyst Dan Tom goes inside the Patricio Freire vs. Yair Rodriguez featherweight bout at UFC 314.

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025

What time is Paddy Pimblett fight tonight? Michael Chandler poses biggest test at UFC 314

‘The Baddy’ faces a massive step up in five-round co-main event showdown in Miami on Saturday night

Evening Standard · Apr 12, 2025

How to watch UFC 314: TV channel and live stream for Chandler vs Pimblett and Volkanovski vs Lopes tonight

Two huge fights headline Miami main card as Liverpool favourite ‘The Baddy’ seeks a career-best victory

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2025

2025 PFL World Tournament 2 video: Ekaterina Shakalova runs through Juliana Velasquez in upset

Former Bellator champ Juliana Velasquez as quickly upset by Ukraine's Ekaterina Shakalova at 2025 PFL World Tournament 2.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Apr 12, 2025

2025 PFL World Tournament 2 video: Elora Dana taps Diana Avsaragova

Former Bellator notable Diana Avsaragova fought for the first time in nearly two years Friday – and it did not go well.

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