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MMATorch Daily Top Five 8/2: Top Fights, Finishes, and/or Performances From MMA’s July 2016 Schedule

August 2, 2016

Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]

Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos says seven-hour surgery “went fine,” expects to recover from skull fracture soon

July 28, 2016

Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos is on the mend after undergoing a successful surgical procedure this week to fix the skull fracture he suffered against Michael Page at Bellator 158. In an interview with Guilherme Cruz at […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/22: Top MMA Stories of the Week

July 22, 2016

Welcome to MMATorch’s new Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope […]

UFC vets Page, Elliott among cast of 16 regional flyweight champions set to compete on The Ultimate Fighter 24

July 20, 2016

The UFC has revealed the cast list for the 24th season of The Ultimate Fighter, going a gimmick route with 16 flyweights who are champions in their respective regional promotions. Two former UFC competitors in […]

“Cyborg” Santos says he’s going to be fine after flying knee KO from Michael Page: “He only broke the eggshell”

July 18, 2016

Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos has given an encouraging update on his condition after a nasty injury suffered in his loss to Michael Page at Bellator 158. The Brazilian explained that, while the fractures to his forehead […]

MMATorch Daily Top Five 7/18: Scariest Injuries in Major MMA Fights

July 18, 2016

Welcome to MMATorch’s Daily Top Five. Every weekday, tune in for a new Top Five list on a variety of topics; some will be regularly updated, some will be one offs, but we hope you […]

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Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos to undergo surgery for skull fracture from Michael Page’s flying knee at Bellator 158

July 17, 2016

Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos suffered a horrifying injury in his loss to Michael Page Saturday at Bellator 158, as the flying knee he was hit by fractured his skull. Santos’ ex-wife, Cris “Cyborg” Justino, posted an […]

Bellator 158 Results: Find out what happened at “Daley vs. Lima” event in London featuring Mitrione, MVP

July 16, 2016

Paul Daley’s run to a title fight hit a snag on Saturday, as he dropped a three round decision to former Champ Douglas Lima in the main event of Bellator 158 from London. The fight […]

Daley-Lima now headlines Bellator 158 in London, Evangelista “Cyborg” Santos in against Michael Page

June 9, 2016

A number of changes have been made to next month’s Bellator 158 card in the wake of numerous injuries and the tragically unexpected passing of Kevin “Kimbo Slice” Ferguson earlier this week. The previously announced […]

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BELLATOR 153 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s round by round report for Spike event featuring Benson Henderson’s debut

April 23, 2016

BELLATOR 153 APRIL 22, 2016 LIVE FROM UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT Benson Henderson makes his Bellator debut tonight on Spike in the main event of Bellator 153, and well known Bellator names in Patricio “Pitbull” Freire, Brennan […]

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Michael “Venom” Page returns against Jeremie Holloway at Bellator 153 “Henderson vs. Koreshkov”

March 24, 2016

Michael “Venom” Page will be back on action on April 22, as Bellator announced on Thursday that he’ll take on the 7-1 Jeremie Holloway at Bellator 153 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Conn. […]

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Gilbert Smith replaces Michael Page against Fernando Gonzalez at Bellator 151 next month

February 10, 2016

In some unfortunate injury news for Bellator MMA, Michael “Venom” Page is out of their March 4 event, and will be replaced by Gilbert Smith against Fernando Gonzalez. The bout is scheduled for the main […]

Undefeated welterweight Michael Page meets Fernando Gonzalez in Bellator 151 co-main event

January 11, 2016

British welterweight Michael Page is back in action this March, with Bellator announcing on Monday that he’ll take on Fernando Gonzalez in the co-main event of Bellator 151. The undefeated Page has been mostly impressive […]

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Bellator 144 victor Michael “Venom” Page: “My fighting style, for me, is superior”

October 26, 2015

“You have to pay attention to every person. I take everyone very seriously. It doesn’t make a difference. You may have a shorter time to do it, but I know if I’m the best me […]

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Bellator 144 Video: Highlights, finishes from Spike main card for “Halsey vs Carvalho” event

October 24, 2015

Friday’s Bellator 144 event featured several highlights, and if you missed the card live, you can catch up on some of them below. The night was capped off by Rafael Carvalho’s come from behind win […]

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BELLATOR 144 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s round by round report for “Halsey vs. Carvalho” event

October 23, 2015

BELLATOR 144 OCTOBER 23, 2014 LIVE FROM UNCASVILLE, CONNECTICUT The card kicks off with a rundown from Sean Grande and Jimmy Smith, leading into a quick video package on Michael “Venom” Page into our first […]

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