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Following the release of UFC mainstay Jon Fitch, Bellator isn't champing at the bit to sign the talented Welterweight.

The New York Times has written a major feature article on the high-stakes battle between the UFC and Viacom to control mixed martial arts on American television.

As the UFC and Bellator square off to debate his contract, Eddie Alvarez is left in limbo without a fight.

Eddie Alvarez now has two suitors and according to UFC president Dana White, negotiations could get very ugly between his group and Bellator.

Bellator CEO, Bjorn Rebney discusses Spike TV, reality show, Paul Daley's bid to fight outside Bellator, and fine tuning contracts.

Bloody Elbow Radio, presented by Bad Boy, was live Tuesday with Matt Bishop and Brian Hemminger to preview the weekend in MMA. We had live coverage of the Bellator/Spike TV announcement and talked to Bellator's Jessica Eye.

Bellator's Bjorn Rebney announced Monday the promotion will now grant title rematches if the opportunity presents itself, a change from their tournament winner only clause.

Mo Lawal defends the Bellator actions of "matching" offers to fighters like Tyson Nam, effectively blocking them from moving on after being cut by the promotion. In doing so, he attacks fans for turning their heads as the UFC takes similar actions.

Dana White says Bellator's actions are still dirty with their preventing Tyson Nam from signing a new deal.

Bloody Elbow Radio, presented by Bad Boy, will be live to discuss the Strikeforce cancelation and the UFC 152 aftermath. We'll be joined by Bellator CEO Bjorn Rebney.