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LOS ANGELES — BELLATOR MMA today announced the signing of undefeated Russian heavyweight Ali Isaev (9-0) to an exclusive, multi-fight contract in a move sure to bolster the promotion’s heavyweight division. Additionally, BELLATOR is pleased to share the re-signing of four ranked fighters, an Irish fan-favorite, and a top prospect to exclusive, multi-fight contract extensions. BELLATOR MMA President Scott Coker said of Isaev, “I am very pleased to have a fighter the caliber of Ali Isaev join our heavyweight division, a weight class filled with world class fighters and elite prospects alike. Isaev’s elite wrestling pedigree includes an appearance in the 2008 Olympics, and he has…

“BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022 brought the hottest names in Hip Hop back to Atlanta, GA for the annual taping of the trailblazing award show. GRAMMY®-nominated recording artist, actor, entrepreneur, and media personality Fat Joe hosted this year’s awards from The Cobb Energy Centre which premiered on Tuesday, October 4 on BET, BET Her, MTV2, and VH1. Watch an encore airing of the award show on Wednesday, October 5 at Midnight ET/PT on BET. Kendrick Lamar ruled the night with 6 wins, including ‘Artist of the Year,’ ‘Lyricist of the Year,’ ‘Best Live Performer, ‘ and ‘Album of the Year’ for Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers. He shared two additional wins including ‘Best Hip Hop Video’ for…

Hip Hop’s biggest night, “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022, will premiere its annual broadcast on Tuesday, October 4th at 9PM ET/PT on BET. Taped from Cobb Energy Center in Atlanta, GA, on Friday, September 30, the annual celebration brings together the hottest names in hip hop to pay homage to the year’s best in hip hop culture. Armani White, Clipse, Fivio Foreign, Jeezy, King Combs, Kodak Black, Lil Tjay, joined previously announced performers French Montana, Joey Bada$$, N.O.R.E, Pusha T, Armani White, Bleu, EST Gee, GloRilla, Moneybagg Yo, and an all-star tribute to iconic LOUD Records and pioneering founder Steve Rifkind. Performers who honored the legendary label included David Banner featuring Lil’ Flip, Dead…

Long Beach, CA. – Today’s weigh-ins are in the books for this weekend’s BELLATOR MMA 286: Pitbull vs. Borics event, which takes place tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 1, at the Long Beach Arena in Long Beach, Calif. The event will air live on SHOWTIME beginning at 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PT, while the preliminary fight card will begin at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT, and will be distributed on the BELLATOR MMA YouTube channel, SHOWTIME Sports YouTube channel, and Pluto TV. Full weigh in results in the bout listing below. BELLATOR 286: PITBULL VS. BORICS MAIN CARD:SHOWTIMESaturday, Oct. 1 – 10 p.m. ET/7 p.m. PTFeatherweight World Championship: #1-P4P-Patricio “Pitbull” (144.6) vs. #2-Adam Borics (145) Lightweight Co-Main Event: #3-P4P-AJ McKee (155.8) vs. Spike Carlyle (156.6)* Featherweight Bout: #3-Aaron Pico (144.6) vs. #7-Jeremy Kennedy (145) 141-Pound Contract Weight…

Today, TRIBL Records in partnership with JamesTown Music announce the new album BELIEVE AGAIN, from GRAMMY-nominated, multiple Stellar Award winner, Billboard Music Award-winning, and Top Gospel Artist, JJ Hairston. Hairston returns to the top of Billboard’s Gospel charts after being named one of the Top Gospel Artists of the Decade, with his current single, “Thankful.” JJ is reminding people how awesome God is with his new album BELIEVE AGAIN, available today. BELIEVE AGAIN is the first project JJ Hairston has completed since being installed as the Senior Pastor of All Nations Worship Assembly DC. “Previously, my creative process evolved from the worship perspective. Although I am still a worshiper,…

Chart-topping recording star, actress and entrepreneur Kierra Sheard Kelly, releases her new single and music video for “Miracles” feat. Pastor Mike Jr. (Karew Entertainment/RCA Inspiration). Available now, “Miracles” is the first single from her upcoming album set to release in 2023. Her new album will mark Kierra’s seventh studio album, following KIERRA-Deluxe, which featured the two #1 Billboard Gospel Airplay hit singles “Something Has to Break” (feat. Karen Clark Sheard) and “It Keeps Happening.” The “Miracles” music video premiered on the BET Her and BET Gospel networks, and showcases Kierra Sheard and Pastor Mike Jr. in a robust live performance of spiritual empowerment, recorded in…

Motown Gospel (a division of Capitol CMG/Capitol and Universal Music Group) celebrates the release of, Love, Evvie McKinney, the highly anticipated full-length album from, “The Four: Battle for Stardom on FOX,” season one winner, Evvie McKinney. McKinney’s debut album Love, Evvie McKinney, is available for purchase here. Additionally, the spectacular visual for her buzzworthy song, “Church” is available for viewing. McKinney’s 2020 debut single, “Bring the Whole Hood,” (co-written with her musical mentor, pop icon Meghan Trainor), showcased the emerging star’s powerhouse vocals and solidified her as “one to watch.” McKinney’s second single, “Just Like God” blends together genres of soul, rock, R&B, and gospel to…

Today, BET announced Baby Tate, Big Boss Vette, Deetranada, Guapdad 4000, Jayson Cash, Ray Vaughn, Reuben Vincent, Sa-Roc, Sauce Walka and Topaz Jones as this year’s on-air cypher talent for “BET Hip Hop Awards.” The show will also unleash a digital-exclusive cypher featuring rising stars Armani Caesar, Kentheman, Nana, Navelle Hice, OT The Real, Yung Pooda, and several social cypher surprises that will compliment the on-air tentpole event. Additionally, BET is expanding its digital programming to bring fans the ultimate hip hop experience leading up to, during and post “BET Hip Hop Awards” 2022, with the premiere of hit series “Rate The Bars” Season 6 and the debut of two new originals, “A Series…

LOS ANGELES – Last Friday, Benson Henderson (30-11) showcased his years of world championship experience as he dominated Peter Queally (13-7) over the course of five rounds on the way to an impressive victory in front of the electric crowd in Dublin. With the victory, Henderson shoots up in the lightweight rankings to the No. 2 spot. Yoel Romero (15-6) once again shocked the light heavyweight divisional rankings after he earned a third-round knockout over MMA legend Melvin Manhoef (32-16), jumping three spots to No. 4. Pedro Carvalho (13-6) climbed to the No. 4 spot in the featherweight rankings after he defeated Mads Burnell (16-5), who drops to No. 6. Additionally, Brett Johns (19-3) debuts…

BELLATOR MMA has signed King of Pancrase Welterweight Champion, Masayuki Kikuiri (7-2-1), to an exclusive multi-fight, multi-year contract. The 27-year-old Kikuiri joins BELLATOR after a successful ten-fight run with Pancrase, Japan’s longest-running martial arts organization, that culminated with him winning the 170-pound championship. U-NEXT is the exclusive live streaming partner of all BELLATOR events in Japan including Kikuiri’s future bouts. Kikuiri joins a talent-stacked welterweight division including Champion Yaroslav Amosov, Interim Champion Logan Storley, along with Michael “Venom” Page, Jason Jackson, Douglas Lima, and Goiti Yamauchi.Welterweight King of Pancrase Champion, Masayuki Kikuiri:”First of all, I’m very happy to be able to compete on the top stage MMA organization BELLATOR. The roster…