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- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 20 ’21
An American stole the show at Bellator 266 with merciless ground-and-pound, then clapped back at internet trolls
An American underdog stole the show at a Bellator MMA event Saturday. Ben Parrish overcame the odds to upset Christian Edwards with a quick-fire 34-second knockout. He then said his internet critics should have kept their mouths shut. Visit Insider's…
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 20 ’21
A UFC photo shows a fighter grimacing after having his teeth mangled, bloodied, and smashed backwards
At Insider, we've been covering MMA for years, detailing many injuries that the sport's athletes have sustained. But this one is particularly bad to look at. So if you're a little squeamish, stop scrolling now. The gruesome facial injury was sustaine…
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 20 ’21
An American fighter renowned for his highlight-reel knockouts came from behind to deliver an uppercut finish
Joaquin Buckley delivered another highlight-reel knockout. What made the American's stoppage more impressive was that he did so despite a horror injury. Buckley had to finish his opponent while a swelling on his head got more and more grotesque. Visi…
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 18 ’21
Bellator MMA star Yoel Romero fired us up so bad he made us want to fight, even though we’re not fighters
Yoel Romero returns to the cage Saturday at Bellator 266. He fights Phil Davis, and before his light heavyweight contest, spoke to Insider. The way he talked – about life, God, and fighting – made us want to fight even though we're not fighters. Visi…
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 17 ’21
Gable Steveson could be a top-10 MMA fighter in any organization, including UFC, Bellator fighter says
Gable Steveson is already one of the world's top combat sports athletes. That's according to Phil Davis, a Bellator MMA fighter who competes against Yoel Romero on Saturday. Steveson, an Olympic champion, recently signed a three-year deal with WWE. H…
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 16 ’21
Anderson Silva hailed as the greatest of all time in all combat sports by the UFC boss Dana White
Anderson Silva continues to raise eyebrows in his post-UFC career. The 46-year-old Brazilian left the UFC as one of the greatest MMA fighters of all time. Dana White believes he could be the combat sports GOAT, too. Visit Insider's homepage for more …
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 16 ’21
One Championship announced a special rules fight involving 2 of the biggest names in combat sport
A special rules fight between two of the biggest names in combat sport takes place December 5. Demetrious Johnson will fight Rodtang Jitmuangnon, One Championship confirmed Wednesday. The match will feature alternative rounds of Muay Thai and MMA. Vi…
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 15 ’21
Rising UFC star Jack Shore’s dream is meeting Georges St. Pierre – the fighter he is often compared to
Rising MMA star Jack Shore would relish a meeting with former two-weight champ Georges St. Pierre. The Canadian wrestler was Shore's hero growing up, and he is often compared to him in the Octagon. At 26, Shore is one of the UFC's brightest young tal…
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 15 ’21
Conor McGregor wants to bury the hatchet with Machine Gun Kelly, after calling him a ‘little vanilla rapper’
Conor McGregor seems keen to bury the hatchet with Machine Gun Kelly. The former two-weight UFC champion was seen on video Sunday throwing drink at the rapper. McGregor reportedly wanted a selfie with Kelly, but the rapper denied him the photo. Visit…
- Alan Dawson for Business InsiderSep 13 ’21
The first openly transgender MMA fighter in 7 years said she’s receiving nasty messages calling her a cheater
Alana McLaughlin, nicknamed Lady Feral, tapped her opponent on her MMA debut Friday. McLaughlin attracted backlash because she's the first openly transgender MMA fighter in seven years. "Transphobes are just making my block hand stronger," she said a…
