Bellator MMA

Nick Newell had an incredibly meaningful win at Bellator 225. Not only was the first-round stoppage his first fight in a big promotion, but it also took place in his home state of Connecticut. Bridgeport, CT - Nick Newell was...

Ricky Bandejas snapped a two-fight losing streak in a big way with an 81-second knockout at Bellator 225, and he still believes there's more to come with his striking. Bridgeport, CT - Ricky Bandejas went through the gauntlet since joining...

With a 100% finish rate through fourteen fights, Bellator 225 was one of the best cards of the year so far. Bellator 225 delivered something completely unexpected on Saturday night in Bridgeport, Connecticut. The promotion's first trip outside tribal land...

A short notice change of opponents actually worked in Vitaly Minakov's favor at Bellator 225. Bridgeport, CT — If there were any questions about Vitaly Minkaov following his February loss to Cheick Kongo, they were answered Saturday night at Bellator...

A man of few words, Sergei Kharitonov has just one goal in mind following his Bellator 225 win over Matt Mitrione: a title fight. Bridgeport, CT — Sergei Kharitonov got his revenge on Saturday. While his relationship with Matt Mitrione...

When Alejandra Lara used her body to deliver a message around the globe this week, about the threats the Amazon rain forests are facing, it was something that came from within — and came with the belief that all...

Austin Vanderford continued his undefeated run at Bellator 225 with a stoppage win after 10 minutes of action. Bridgeport, CT - Austin Vanderford utilized his wrestling to get by Joseph Creer, forcing a doctor's stoppage at the end of the...

Aviv Gozali had a picture-perfect fight at Bellator 225, immediately rolling for a heel hook and getting it in just 11 seconds to set the promotion's record for the fastest submission. Bridgeport, CT - Aviv Gozali could not have asked...

Nick Newell scored a big win in his promotional debut at Bellator 225, submitting Corey Browning in the first-round in front of his home of Connecticut. Nick Newell will be making his promotional debut at Bellator 225. Newell has famously...

Chris Disonell came into Bellator 225 as a heavy underdog against hometown favorite Mike Kimbel and survived early punishment to get a stoppage at the end of the first round. Mike Kimbel takes on 3-3 fighter Chris Disonell on the...