Fedor to Return on October 23 at Bellator’s Inaugural Event in Moscow
Bellator announced at a special press conference Friday morning that heavyweight legend Fedor Emelianenko will be returning to the cage on October 23 in their debut event in Moscow. Legendary heavyweight Fedor Emelianenko will return to action for the first...
Bellator 261: Myles Jury Focused on What He Can Control, Not Title Shot
September 30 is Myles Jury day in the lightweight's home town of Hazel Park, Michigan. That's something few fighters can relate to — and even Jury remains a little taken aback by the honor. "That's a trip, even when people...
Bellator 261’s Simon Biyong: “Jon Jones Is Not Going to Fight” For Christian Edwards
Simon Biyong expected to make his Bellator debut last year, against a big name. It wasn't to be. "Melvin Manhoef, what can I say. I was disappointed, but at the same time, I remained patient and ready for the...
Bellator 261’s Valentin Moldavsky: Despite Added Responsibility, Feeling the Same Ahead of Title Fight
Ahead of Bellator 261 this Friday, where the pair will battle for the promotion's first-ever interim title, heavyweight contender Tim Johnson noted some similarities between himself and opponent Valentin Moldavsky. One's an American wrestler, one a decorated Sambo practitioner, for...
Bellator 261: Jaylon Bates Looking to Paint a Picture, Show Off Athleticism
When bantamweight Jaylon Bates returns to the Bellator cage this Friday, the 2-0 fighter will look to keep his perfect record intact. Don't let that small number, just two pro fights, fool you however. Bates also went undefeated as an...
Bellator 261: Sidney Outlaw Says He Will Reintroduce Himself At Bellator 261
Sidney Outlaw returns to the Bellator cage this Friday at Bellator 261, and he says he will reintroduce himself. Outlaw (15-4) only fought once last year in 2020, marking his least active year since he was an amateur back in...
Bellator 261’s Christian Edwards Prepared to Make Statement in Devastating Fashion
Christian Edwards will look to extend his undefeated record to five consecutive wins at Bellator 261. He'll attempt to do so against a short-notice opponent: Simon Biyong, who stepped up during fight week to replace Ben Parrish. Edwards (4-0) was...
Bellator 261: Timothy Johnson Credits Move To Extreme Couture For His Success; Sees Fight...
Timothy Johnson returns to the Bellator cage for the promotion's first-ever interim title fight this Friday at Bellator 261. Johnson (15-6) earned his title shot by rattling off three wins in 2020. In February, he knocked out Tyrell Fortune, knocked...
Bellator 261: Kana Watanabe Feels Japanese Fighters Show Fans “a Different Side of Fighting”
From duels in the cage to donuts, Kana Watanabe is an interesting character. But then, that's something that Japanese fighters seem to excel at: character. Personality. Getting over with the audience. While western MMA promotions have clung to the notion that...
Bellator 261: Liz Carmouche Continuing Her March Through Bellator
Bellator flyweight contender Liz Carmouche looks to continue her run through the rankings as she takes on Kana Watanabe this Friday at Bellator 261. In April, it appeared that Liz Carmouche had done the work to lock in third shot...