Author: Tristen Critchfield

In an ideal world, Ryan Bader would be an active two-division champion if he defeats Fedor Emelianenko at Bellator 214.

There is a certain appeal that a professional wrestling star has when crossing over to mixed martial arts. Just look at the success that Brock Lesnar has had in the UFC — where he remains a popular on-again, off-again draw.

Tournaments have always been a part of Fedor Emelianenko’s storied mixed martial arts career.

A welterweight showdown pitting Elizeu Zaleski dos Santos against Curtis Millender has been added to the UFC Fight Night 146 lineup.

UFC women’s flyweight Jennifer Maia has accepted a six-month suspension from USADA due to a positive drug test that resulted from a contaminated supplement.

It’s no secret that Stipe Miocic desires a heavyweight championship rematch with Daniel Cormier.

Tyron Woodley believes he can conquer the top of the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s middleweight division. After all, he already owns a victory over Kelvin Gastelum, and the reigning champion, Robert Whittaker, previously competed at 170 pounds before moving up a weight class.

Logan Storley will square off against Ion Pascu at Bellator 216.

After some trial-and-error, Kyle Stewart will step in to face Chance Rencountre at UFC Fight Night 143 in Brooklyn, N.Y., on Saturday.

As expected, Cat Zingano has filed an appeal of her loss to Megan Anderson at UFC 232.