Bellator 263: Khasan Magomedsharipov Not Feeling Pressure Despite Comparisons to Brother
Los Angeles, CA — Khasan Magomedsharipov, the younger brother of UFC star Zabit, made his Bellator debut on Saturday, picking up a win over Jonathan Quiroz. The 20-year old featherweight improved to 6-0 with TKO victory, putting on a very...
Goiti Yamauchi Says Bellator 263 Fight Was to Prove “I’m a Different Guy Now”
Los Angeles, CA — In a veteran vs. prospect, BJJ artist vs. wrestler match-up at Bellator 263, Goiti Yamauchi surprised many be earning just the second knockout win of his career. Noted for a wide array of submissions, the stand-up...
Bellator 263: Brian Moore Wants Spot on Bellator Dublin Card in November
Los Angeles, CA — SBG Ireland's Brian Moore went through multiple opponents before getting in the cage with Jordan "I'm Gonna" Winski at Bellator 263. Winski did not, in fact, win the bout. Rather, Moore earned his third straight victory...
Bellator 263: Gadzhi Rabadanov Surprised, Happy to Get American Fan Support
Los Angeles, CA — Somewhat unexpectedly, Dagestani fighter Gadzhi Rabadanov had the crowd behind him at Bellator 263 on Saturday. Especially when he landed a crushing knockout blow on opponent Daniel Carey. The support from American fans caught Rabadanov (16-4-2) off...
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Former Bellator MMA heavyweight champion Vitaly Minakov will compete for the first time in over two years at October's Bellator Moscow card. There, he'll take on rising heavyweight prospect Tyrell Fortune. Promotion president Scott Coker announced the news during a...
Bellator 263: Islam Mamedov Says Brent Primus Can “Sit and Be Unhappy” That He’s...
Los Angeles, CA — In his debut under the Bellator MMA banner, Islam Mamedov earned a split decision win over a former champion. At Saturday's Bellator 263, Mamedov (20-1-1) picked up a win over Brent Primus, who before the fight...
Bellator 263’s A.J. McKee: “I am the best 145-pounder in the world”
Los Angeles, CA — Fresh off a first round finish of Patricio Freire at Bellator 263, newly crowned Bellator featherweight champion A.J. McKee is ready to take on any and all 145-pounders regardless of promotion. “He’s the best 145-pounder....
Patricio Pitbull on Bellator 263 Stoppage: “A Fighter Wants to Fight Until the End”
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Bellator’s Ryan Bader Takes “Zero Stock” In Time Spent Training with Corey Anderson
Los Angeles, CA — It's official: the Bellator light heavyweight grand prix will continue this October, right in Ryan Bader's back yard. Bader, the former 205lb champ and current heavyweight champion in the promotion, is in a unique situation. When...
Bellator 263: Scott Coker Won’t Commit to McKee vs. Pitbull at Lightweight, Yet
Los Angeles, CA — Scott Coker isn't ready to grant A.J. McKee a shot at Patricio Pitbull's other title. At least not yet. Following McKee's stunning victory over the Brazilian to claim the featherweight title, and win the promotion's long-running...
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