Bellator 244: Julia Budd Eyeing Cyborg Rematch, Fighting for Racial Justice
Former champion Budd believes she is fighting for more than herself. Julia Budd has lost one time in the last 8 years, a nearly unprecedented run. The one blemish since 2012 was the biggest fight of her career, against now...
Bellator 244: Bader vs. Nemkov Photo Highlights
The outcome of Bellator 244's main card was hardly a surprise, right up until the main event. The favorites won, the odds proved accurate, the fights played out more or less as expected. Then came the main event title fight...
Bellator 244: Vadim Nemkov Reacts to Jon Jones’ Congratulatory Tweet
Nemkov brings 205lb belt to Russia after shocking finish of Bader. At the Mohegan Sun Arena at Bellator 244, Vadim Nemkov (12-2) finished double champion Ryan Bader in the second round of their title fight. It was an end that...
Bellator 244 Results: Vadim Nemkov Stuns Ryan Bader with Head Kick, Wins Light Heavyweight...
In the wake of Jon Jones vacating the UFC's light heavyweight title, Bellator 244's main event took on new meaning. Ryan Bader had long been the best 205lb fighter outside his old home, but on Saturday, he had the...
Bellator 244 Results: Julia Budd Back in Win Column, Too Much for Jessy Miele
Following the loss of her featherweight title to Cris Cyborg earlier this year, Julia Budd has had plenty of time to reflect and regroup. At Bellator 244 on Friday, she finally got the chance to return to the cage,...
Bellator 244 Results: Valentin Moldavsky Cruises to Decision Victory Over Roy Nelson
Roy Nelson was badly in need of a win heading into Bellator 244 on Friday night. The rotund knockout artist and fan favorite was mired in the worst skid of his career, having lost four straight. Just 1-4 in...
Bellator 244 Results: John Salter Submits Andrew Kapel for Third Straight Win
High risk, questionable reward was one way to look at Bellator 244's middleweight bout between John Salter and Andrew Kapel. For Salter, anyway. The UFC vet had blossomed into a genuine contender in Bellator's middleweight division, known for his top-notch...
Bellator 244: Bader vs. Nemkov Preliminary Card Live Stream and Results
Bellator was back in town (in Uncasville, CT) on Friday night for Bellator 244, their third card since a return to action last month. The "FightSphere" had seen Sergio Pettis and Michael Chandler pick up key wins, and now...
Bellator 244 – Bader vs. Nemkov: Main Card Staff Picks
Bellator 244 kicks off a weekend of fights as the light heavyweight title will be on the line. Cageside Press has its picks set. The main event of Bellator 244 features Ryan Bader returning to light heavyweight to defend one...
Bellator 244: Bader Looks to Add to Bellator Dominance Versus Nemkov
Two division Bellator champion Ryan Bader has faced virtually zero adversity in over a year, but Vadim Nemkov looks to announce himself in a big way at Bellator 244. https://twitter.com/BellatorMMA/status/1296106343091208193?s=20 The performances speak for themselves. Ryan Bader shocked both Fedor Emelianenko...