James Gallagher Injury Forces Bellator 187 Changes
Bellator 187 takes place in Ireland next month, and rising Irish star James Gallagher was set to dazzle fans in his native land. However, an injury to "The Strabanimal" has forced the featherweight off the card, and forced Bellator...
Bellator 189 to Feature Julia Budd vs. Arlene Blencowe 2 for Featherweight Title
Bellator MMA announced Friday that women's featherweight champion Julia Budd would be topping the card at Bellator 189 this December, and making her first title defense in the process. She'll be facing Arlene Blencowe for the second time in...
Bubba McDaniel Replaces King Mo Against Liam McGeary at Bellator 185
Injury has struck the Bellator 185 card later this month. "King" Mo Lawal, who had been scheduled to face former light heavyweight champion Liam McGeary at the event, has been forced off the card due to injury. On Tuesday,...
Rory MacDonald Talks “Disappointment” with Bellator
You'd think a successful promotional debut against a veteran of the sport, and an upcoming title shot, would satisfy a fighter. That's not the case with Bellator's Rory MacDonald. One of the Viacom-backed promotion's biggest free agent signings to...
Michael McDonald Set to Make Bellator MMA Debut in December
Michael McDonald, one of Bellator MMA's bigger signings over the past year, has flown mostly under the radar in recent months. After asking for (and receiving) his release from the UFC, McDonald signed with Bellator in the Spring, but...
Bellator 186: Phil Davis to Meet Leonardo Leite at Penn State
Phil Davis has his opponent for Bellator's big Penn State show in November. According to a report by Combate, Davis will meet Brazil's Leonardo Leite at Bellator 186, which takes place November 3 at the Bryce Jordan Center at...
Bellator Kickboxing 7’s Joe Schilling Not Looking to Promote Potential Opponents
This Saturday, Bellator is throwing a stacked double event with Bellator Kickboxing 7 and Bellator 183. On the kickboxing side of the event, Joe Schilling will be making his fourth appearance in Bellator Kickboxing. Cageside Press recently got some input...
Bellator 183’s Brooke Mayo On Her Start in MMA, Nervous Parents, and “Breakable” Opponent
You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Truth be told, however, despite a heartbreaking (and controversial) stoppage loss in her professional/Bellator MMA debut at Bellator 172, flyweight Brooke Mayo probably doesn't need a second chance. Despite...
Rory MacDonald to Fight Douglas Lima for Bellator Welterweight Title in January
After a hugely successful Bellator MMA debut where he choked out the always dangerous Paul Daley, Rory MacDonald is getting his first shot at a title in the promotion. MacDonald will face welterweight champion Douglas Lima at The Forum...
Bellator Book Macfarlane vs. Ducote for Inaugural Flyweight Title November 3
Bellator MMA is adding another championship belt to its promotional arsenal before the end of 2017. On November 3 at Bellator 186, Ilima-Lei Macfarlane and Emily Ducote meet in the organization's inaugural women's flyweight title fight. The event takes place...