Peter Carroll

FIGHTLAND

It’s Time to Make 'MVP' versus Paul Daley

With Rory MacDonald already verbally agreeing to face champion Douglas Lima, what could be more valuable to Daley than snapping the unbeaten streak of Bellator’s golden boy?
Peter Carroll
1.23.17
FIGHTLAND

Nate Diaz Paid His NSAC Fine and Applied for a Boxing License

NSAC director Bob Bennett says both Diaz brothers are welcome to fight in Vegas, be it in boxing or MMA.
Peter Carroll
1.18.17
FIGHTLAND

Aiemann Zahabi Talks Upholding the Family Name and His Upcoming UFC Debut

It can be tough to deal with the pressures of coming from a famous fighting family, but unbeaten bantamweight prospect Aiemann Zahabi has flourished under the watchful eye of his brother Firas at Tristar and is set for a UFC debut next month.
Peter Carroll
1.13.17
FIGHTLAND

UFC Signs Europe's Most Coveted Free Agent, Tom Duquesnoy

The UFC’s bantamweight division is about to get more interesting as Tom Duquesnoy, a man considered the greatest prospect of any weight class outside of the promotion, finally signs on the dotted line.
Peter Carroll
1.10.17
FIGHTLAND

"Disturbing" WADA Politics Have Blocked MMA's Olympic Hopes

MMA’s international amateur governing body, IMMAF, believe that other sports that have already been recognized by Sport Accord blocked the federation from becoming a signatory to the WADA code, and without that MMA cannot become an Olympic Sport.
Peter Carroll
1.9.17
FIGHTLAND

UFC 207 Quick Results: Nunes Finishes Rousey in 48 Seconds

Ronda Rousey’s return ended in just 48 seconds and Cody Garbrandt broke Team Alpha Male’s losing streak against Dominick Cruz with an overwhelming performance to become the UFC’s bantamweight champion.
Peter Carroll
12.31.16
FIGHTLAND

Francis Ngannou Talks About Learning English Ahead of Joining the Title Fray

In the same week that Aldo underlined his perceived inability to speak English as a "barrier," heavyweight sensation Francis Ngannou talks about the importance of learning the language as he makes his ascent through the rankings.
Peter Carroll
12.22.16
FIGHTLAND

Understanding the New Unified Rules of Mixed Martial Arts

As of January 1st 2017, there will be significant changes made to the rules and scoring criteria for MMA.
Peter Carroll
12.21.16
FIGHTLAND

McGregor Won Irish 'Sportsperson of the Year' and a Lot of People Are Pissed

Based on the reaction of his 'Sportsperson of the Year' award in Ireland, Conor McGregor is not as loved in his home country as much as you thought he was.
Peter Carroll
12.19.16
FIGHTLAND

Taylor Clowns on SBG and Gets Political Ahead of Bellator Co-Main Event

Anthony Taylor stood in the middle of the Octagon in SBG on Tuesday and called out every member of the gym. A day later, he dropped a political faux pas that made headlines in Ireland.
Peter Carroll
12.15.16
FIGHTLAND

King Mo: MMAAA Should Be Called UFCAA, Compares Rebney to Don King

“Seriously, they should change the name from MMAAA to UFCAA.”
Peter Carroll
12.9.16
FIGHTLAND

Tito Ortiz Reveals Sonnen Bout Will Be His Last at Bellator 170

Tito Ortiz, a true pioneer of mixed martial arts, has allowed the game to pass him by in the last few years, but that doesn’t mean we’re not going to tune in to see his final fight against Chael Sonnen on January 21.
Peter Carroll
12.5.16
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