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Josh Thomson reportedly injured, out of Bellator 154 bout with Michael Chandler

May 1, 2016

The Bellator 154 on May 14 in San Jose has lost one of its hometown competitors, as FloCombat.com reports that Josh Thomson has suffered an injury, taking him out of a lightweight matchup with Michael […]

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UFC-turned-Bellator fighters on infamous back room bonuses, more: “I can’t base my livelihood on how much you like me”

April 5, 2016

In a new feature piece on former UFC fighters moving to Bellator in free agency from Mike Chiappetta at BleacherReport.com, Benson Henderson, Matt Mitrione, Phil Davis, and Josh Thomson all discussed their motivations for making […]

Phil Davis vs. “King Mo” Lawal, Josh Thomson vs. Michael Chandler set for Bellator event in San Jose on May 14

February 20, 2016

Bellator may be going head to head against a UFC pay-per-view, as the organization announced on Friday night that they’re bringing Bellator 154 to the SAP Center in San Jose, Calif., on May 14, headlined […]

THIS DAY IN MMA HISTORY (12/19): Smith upsets Le, Melendez beats Thomson in rematch at Strikeforce Evolution in 2009

December 19, 2015

I’m not going to lie: I’ve been in a bit of a hangover state from all of the MMA action last weekend, in addition to having a heavy workload this week (not referencing the writing). […]

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BELLATOR 147 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s round by round report for “Thomson vs. Villaseca” event on Spike

December 5, 2015

BELLATOR 147 DECEMBER 4, 2015 LIVE FROM SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA Bellator MMA’s 2015 schedule comes to a close tonight with Bellator 147 on Spike. The card features the second Bellator appearance for UFC vet and […]

Josh Thomson thinks Benson Henderson, all other fighters should test market, “go to the highest bidder”

November 30, 2015

With Benson Henderson now finished with his latest UFC contract, he’s hoping to test his value in the open market, and one of his former opponents thinks that’s the route fighters should be heading if […]

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Josh Thomson vs. Pablo Villaseca, Georgi Karakhanyan vs. Daniel Weichel announced for Bellator 147 in San Jose on Dec. 4

October 22, 2015

Bellator MMA is heading back to San Jose, announcing on Thursday that Josh Thomson will meet Pablo Villaseca in the main event of Bellator 147 on Dec. 4. The organization hit the city in September […]

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 71 LIVE RESULTS: Penick’s round by round report for “Mir vs. Duffee” event

July 15, 2015

UFC FIGHT NIGHT 71 JULY 15, 2015 LIVE FROM SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA =====UFC Fight Pass Prelims===== -Lyman Good def. Andrew Craig via TKO at 3:20 of the second round Note: Good cracked Craig with a […]

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