Darrion Caldwell Rematches Leandro Higo at Bellator 259
Former bantamweight champ Darrion Caldwell will return to the weight class at Bellator 259 — where he'll have a rematch with former title challenger Leandro Higo on his hands. MMA Fighting was first to report news of the booking. Caldwell (15-4)...
Davion Franklin vs. Tyler King Confirmed for Bellator 259
The upcoming Bellator 259 has another addition to its preliminary card. On Monday, Bellator officials confirmed to Cageside Press that undefeated prospect Davion Franklin will return to action to face New England veteran Tyler King. The bout will take...
Valerie Loureda Fight Pushed Back to Bellator 259
Bellator MMA fans will have to wait a few extra weeks to see fan favorite Valerie Loureda back in action. Originally scheduled to fight Hannah Guy at Bellator 258, the bout has now been pushed back. Veteran MMA journalist...
Lorenz Larkin vs. Costello van Steenis Set for Bellator 258
Veteran welterweight Lorenz Larkin will return to the cage for the first time in over a year at Bellator 258 next month. When he does so, he'll be fighting at 185lbs. On Tuesday, ESPN was first to report Larkin's return...
Bellator’s Dalton Rosta Feels It Is “Time People Understand I Am a Complete Martial...
Bellator's top prospect Dalton Rosta impressed yet again and continued his undefeated way at Bellator 256. Rosta was set against Tony Johnson, a former professional boxer, who holds a 9-3 record in MMA. For much of Rosta's career, he...
Bellator 257: Julius Anglickas Honored by Grand Prix Alternate Spot
The performance he put on was not what Julius Angelickas expected at Bellator 257. "I just couldn't get myself going for some reason," he said following the bout. Anglickas (10-1) earned a unanimous decision over Gregory Millard, and while he...
Bellator 257: Julia Budd Hoping for Title Shot, but Willing to Face Zingano Next
Julia Budd had to settle with a close split decision against Dayana Silva at Bellator 257. "I wish I got the finish, but I knew how tough she was coming in," Budd (15-3) said following the fight. "No one's...
Bellator 257: Veta Arteaga Felt Like She Had Unfinished Business After Yanez Fight Fell...
"Coming back, it meant a lot to me," Veta Arteaga said of her return to the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT on Friday night. Arteaga had expected to fight in the venue last year, against Desiree Yanez. The scrap...
Bellator 257: Despite Perfect Record and Ranking, Steve Mowry Says Numbers Don’t Mean Anything
Heavyweight Steve Mowry continued his undefeated streak at Bellator 257, improving to 9-0 in the process. With a quick TKO of Shaun Asher, set up with a knee, it felt like the towering Sanford MMA fighter barely broke a sweat....
Bellator 257: Nemkov vs. Davis 2 Photo Highlights
Vadim Nemkov didn't exactly have an easier night against Phil Davis in the pair's rematch at Bellator 257 — but he did earn a more decisive victory. After defeating "Mr. Wonderful" by split decision in a 2018 non-title affair, Nemkov,...
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