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In the looming shadow of the UFC, Bellator MMA has slowly, but surely, established itself as the second-biggest mixed martial arts organization in North America.

The Greatest MMA News Column 05.08.13: Carwin Retires Posted by Dan Plunkett on 05.08.2013 News and thoughts on Shane Carwin's retirement and a look back at his career, Chael Sonnen vs.

Bellator 's debut run on Spike TV resulted in some tremendous tilts and record-setting ratings for the rapidly growing MMA organization.

How many more wins does Rafael dos Anjos need to challenge for the title? The crafty Brazilian already has three in a row and a finish over Evan Dunham at UFC on FX 8 could go a long way in getting him "in the mix." Rafael Dos Anjos has not fought in Brazil since 2008 and is looking to mark his homecoming in emphatic style with a win over Evan ... (more)

War Machine will return to the Bellator cage on June 19, when the welterweight clashes with World Extreme Cagefighting veteran Blas Avena at the 2013 Summer Series premiere on Spike TV.

A two-time middleweight title challenger, Sonnen hasn't competed at 205 pounds since a submission loss to Renato Sobral at UFC 55 in 2005.