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Weekly MMA Prospect Report: Bellator’s Kids Are Alright

This week's MMA Prospect Report puts the focus on back-to-back Bellator cards, with a couple of key names in action. Ed Ruth. Steve Mowry. Mandel Nallo. Patrick Mix. These kids are alright. Well, maybe it's a stretch to call some...
Robin van Roosmalen

Bellator 232’s Robin van Roosmalen: “If Bellator Wants to Let Me Fight with Rizin...

Standout kickboxer Robin van Roosmalen returns to the cage this Saturday at Bellator 232, and is focused solely on MMA for the time being. Dutch kickboxer Robin van Roosmalen has been readying himself for his return to MMA and his...
Sergei Kharitonov vs. Roy Nelson

Bellator 231’s Roy Nelson: At 43, Title Still the Goal, But Rampage Fight Is...

Heading into his Bellator 231 rematch with Frank Mir, a world title remains the goal for Roy Nelson. But 'Big Country' would love a shot at Rampage Jackson as well. Roy Nelson (23–17) is finally getting something the heavyweight veteran...
Steve Mowry (right) Bellator MMA

Bellator 231: Steve Mowry Was a Non-Athlete Before Falling in Love with MMA

A non-athlete as a youngster, Steve Mowry surprised friends and family by jumping to MMA — where he's one of the building blocks for the future of Bellator's heavyweight division. Standing 6'8" tall, the first thing you're going to notice...

Bellator 232: Vitaly Minakov vs. Javy Ayala Scrapped Due to Visa Issues

The fight between former Bellator Heavyweight Champion Vitaly Minakov and Javy Ayala for this Saturday at Bellator 232 is off due to visa issues for Minakov. The fight between Vitaly Minakov and Javy Ayala for this Saturday at Bellator 232...
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Bellator 231’s Mandel Nallo: From Video Games to Dead Rat Photography

Thoughtful outside the cage, electrifying in it, Mandel Nallo returns at Bellator 231, where 'Rat Garbage' will look to continue his string of successes. Mandel Nallo (7-0) once again steps back into the cage on October 25. Bellator 231 pits...
Saad Awad

Sabah Homasi Off Bellator 232, Saad Awad Steps Up Short Notice Against Paul Daley

Saad Awad is stepping up short notice against the always dangerous Paul Daley in the co-main event of Bellator 232 this weekend. No one can ever say Saad Awad isn't a gamer. On less than a week's notice, Awad, who...
Juliana Velasquez Bellator MMA

Juliana Velasquez vs. Bruna Ellen Booked for Bellator: Hawaii

Bellator: Hawaii will feature an important flyweight showdown between Juliana Velasquez and Bruna Ellen. Bellator's return to the Hawaiian Islands is bringing a key women's flyweight fight with it. Top 125lb'ers Bruna Ellen and Juliana Velasquez will face off at...
Leslie Smith

Leslie Smith vs. Arlene Blencowe Added to Bellator 233

Leslie Smith returns against ex-title challenger Arlene Blencowe, while Tyrell Fortune may appear at Bellator 233. A key women's featherweight fight has been added to November's Bellator 233. Going down on the main card, women's featherweights Leslie Smith and Arlene...
Melvin Manhoef

Bellator: Milan and Bellator 230 Photo Highlights

Melvin Manhoef returned to form, while Rafael Carvalho had his light heavyweight debut go south at Bellator: Milan and Bellator 230 over the weekend. Bellator MMA was in action in Milan, Italy on Saturday, with a card cleaved into three...

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