Bellator MMA

Wilson wins split decision in Bellator's return on Friday night. Undefeated featherweght prospect Jay Jay Wilson took home a split decision victory over dominant wrestler Tywan Claxton at Bellator 242. However, the bout came at a catchweight — Wilson had...

Aaron Pico continued to rebuild, Jay Jay Wilson lost the weigh-in battle but won the war, Jordan Mein had a rude welcome, and Sergio Pettis may have clinched a title shot. Those were the takeaways from Friday's Bellator 242,...

Pico fighting patient but knockout hunger still there after Bellator 242 victory. Aaron Pico had a dominant victory over Solo Hatley Jr. at Bellator 242, and it ended with a first round submission. Of note, this was Pico's first submission...

Uncasville, CT — Crediting a smart game plan, Sergio Pettis felt he went out and "did what I needed to do" Friday night at Bellator 242. Picking up a key win over Ricky Bandejas, Pettis (20-5) is likely within striking...

When Bellator MMA returns to the Mohegan Sun Arena next month, top prospect Taylor Johnson will be making his promotional debut. Johnson has been added to Bellator 243 in a middleweight bout against Joel Bauman. A source familiar with...

Bellator 242 marks the promotions first event in five months as they return to action during the COVID-19 pandemic. Cageside Press has its picks set. The main event of Bellator 242 is a great opportunity for Ricky Bandejas as he...

While Bellator's return to action goes down Friday, it has begun to assemble its next date. In addition to the previously reported pairing of Michael Chandler vs. Benson Henderson, Bellator 243 now has a big heavyweight fight on its...

Solo Hatley Jr. is a big underdog in Bellator return, but remains unfazed. For his part, Solo Hatley Jr. doesn't feel the pressure while entering his second fight with Bellator MMA. Set to face Aaron Pico this Friday at Bellator...

Ricky Bandejas believes Pettis win will lead to big opportunities. A fan favorite in the promotion, and for good reason, Ricky Bandejas is happy to be back in the Bellator cage. A winner of two straight via finish, Bandejas is...

A pair of top bantamweight prospects will officially bring Bellator back to action as title hopeful Ricky Bandejas squares off with Sergio Pettis this Friday at Bellator 242. https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/1283490282726543360?s=20 At first, it seemed a bit perplexing for Sergio Pettis to leave...