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Video: Is MMA’s newest player, the Global Fight League, set to fail or succeed?

BAD MMA News — Thu, 19 Dec 2024 21:40:07 +0000

There appears to be a new player in town. That’s right, a new MMA promotion has emerged, and it’s looking to put on fights at the top level. Global Fight League announced its launch last week, revealing that it will begin operations in early 2025 and will feature numerous notable names in the sport.

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Video reaction: What does Gegard Mousasi’s Bellator release say about state of PFL merger?

BAD MMA News — Thu, 23 May 2024 23:34:39 +0000

Gegard Mousasi ’s saga with the PFL brass took a significant step Thursday when the company announced it has released the former champion from his Bellator contract. Mousasi (49-9-2) first vocalized his frustrations with his situation more than a month ago when he told MMA Junkie his career wasn’t being handled in good faith, from potential matchup opportunities to properly honoring his contract and more. He has become increasingly disgruntled since then, and Wednesday, Mousasi told “The MMA Hour” that legal action could be in play. Less than 24 hours later, the PFL posted a statement announcing his Bellator release. What does this development tell us about the status of the PFL-Bellator merger?

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Photos: Gegard Mousasi through the years

BAD MMA News — Thu, 23 May 2024 21:14:25 +0000

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PFL announces Gegard Mousasi released from contract; manager responds

BAD MMA News — Thu, 23 May 2024 21:14:24 +0000

The PFL has announced the release of former Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi following a contractual dispute turned public. One day after Mousasi (49-9-2) called the promotion “the worst organization” and threatened legal action in an interview with “ The MMA Hour ,” PFL Head of Fighter Operations Mike Kogan released a statement on social media announcing the roster move. “Bellator has released Gegard Mousasi from his agreement,” Kogan wrote. “We wish him all the best fighting in his next chapter.” While Mousasi has yet to comment publicly on the situation, his manager Nima Safapour, of Moments Management, referred to the release as “alleged” and disputed PFL’s “fighter first” mantra. “We will not comment on the merits of the alleged release at this time for obvious reasons,” Safapour said in a written statement provided to MMA Junkie.

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Gegard Mousasi’s manager responds to PFL president Ray Sefo: ‘They’re not making a meaningful effort’

BAD MMA News — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 22:00:52 +0000

Gegard Mousasi and his team feel they are not a priority for the PFL. Since the promotion acquired Bellator, the former champ Mousasi has not been booked for a fight.

Gegard Mousasi’s manager responds to PFL president Ray Sefo: ‘They’re not making a meaningful effort’ – MMA Junkie

PFL president Ray Sefo addresses Gegard Mousasi’s frustration, unsure of communication breakdown

BAD MMA News — Sat, 20 Apr 2024 18:13:57 +0000

CHICAGO – PFL president Ray Sefo isn’t sure where the communication breakdown occurred with Gegard Mousasi but assures that the promotion wants to have him compete soon. Mousasi (49-9-2), hasn’t competed since last May in a unanimous decision loss to Fabian Edwards at Bellator 296. The former Bellator and Strikeforce champion recently told MMA Junkie that he is frustrated with his current situation after PFL acquired Bellator, since he has yet to compete and does not have a fight scheduled.

PFL president Ray Sefo addresses Gegard Mousasi’s frustration, unsure of communication breakdown – MMA Junkie

Gegard Mousasi frustrated by ‘radio silence’ from PFL, feeling pressured to ‘take a pay cut’

BAD MMA News — Tue, 16 Apr 2024 12:58:53 +0000

Gegard Mousasi hasn’t competed in 11 months, and currently sees no end in sight to his inactivity under Bellator’s new management with PFL. Mousasi (49-9-2), a former Bellator and Strikeforce champion, last stepped into the cage in May when he suffered a unanimous decision loss to Fabian Edwards. He knew PFL’s acquisition was coming prior to it being made official, so he expected a transition period. However, it’s been a more challenging situation than he could have ever imagined.

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Gegard Mousasi frustrated by ‘radio silence’ from PFL, feeling pressured to ‘take a pay cut’ – MMA Junkie

Gegard Mousasi, Derek Brunson trade shots over potential PFL fight date: ‘No one is avoiding you’

BAD MMA News — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 02:09:22 +0000

It appears a fight between former Bellator champion Gegard Mousasi and Derek Brunson is in the works, but both fighters aren’t yet on the same page. Mousasi (49-9-2), who hasn’t competed since a unanimous decision loss to Fabian Edwards at Bellator 296 in May, recently took to social media and revealed a matchup Brunson (24-9), who is coming off a successful PFL debut win this month over Ray Cooper III, is being discussed. According to Mousasi, Brunson turned down the fight on three occasions (via X ): Update:PFL wants to fight me very soon against @DerekBrunson . Derek refused to accept the fight again. He said he wanted nothing to do with it

Gegard Mousasi, Derek Brunson trade shots over potential PFL fight date: ‘No one is avoiding you’ – MMA Junkie

Bellator 296 weigh-in results and video: Mousasi and Edwards on point

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 May 2023 02:00:32 +0000

PRESS RELEASE: PARIS, FRANCE – BELLATOR’s star-studded return to Paris, France, Bellator 296, with Gegard Mousasi vs. Fabian Edwards is official following Thursday’s weigh-ins. BELLATOR 296: Mousasi vs. Edwards competitors weighed-in on Thursday ahead of BELLATOR’s monumental return to the City of Lights, which takes place at the Accor Arena tomorrow, Friday, May 12. BELLATOR 296 will air LIVE on BBC iPlayer (UK) at 9 p.m. BST/ 10p.m CEST live on RMC Sport (France)

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Bellator 296 results: Fabian Edwards routs Gegard Mousasi

BAD MMA News — Wed, 17 May 2023 02:00:16 +0000

PRESS RELEASE – PARIS, FRANCE – A sold out crowd of over 13,000 fans packed the Accor Arena tonight for Bellator 296, the promotion’s third successful event in Paris, France. Several French fighters shined brightly for the partisan Parisian crowd, including Thibault Gouti (17-6), who scored an emphatic knock out over Kane Mousah (14-5) to start the main card off with a bang. The main event saw a coming-of-age performance for Birmingham, England’s Fabian Edwards (12-2), who outclassed MMA icon Gegard Mousasi (49-9-2) en route to a unanimous decision victory (49-46, 49-46, 49-46). NEXT STOP – DUBLIN: With his victory in the main event, Edwards has earned a title shot against undefeated Middleweight World Champion Johnny Eblen (13-0) in a bid to join his brother Leon Edwards World Champion. The two will clash in the main event of BELLATOR Dublin: Eblen vs.

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