Bellator X RIZIN Adds Sabatello vs. Magomedov, Koreshkov vs. Larkin
The latest cross-promotional event between U.S. mixed martial arts org Bellator MMA and Japan's RIZIN Fighting Federation continues to grow. On Wednesday, Bellator officials announced via press release the addition of two more key match-ups to Bellator X RIZIN on...
Bellator 297’s Phil Davis on Ngannou Move: MMA Progresses “Because of People Like Francis”
Bellator 297 light heavyweight and former champ Phil Davis (24-6, 1NC) knows a thing or two about free agency. "Mr. Wonderful" was arguably ahead of the curve when he moved from the UFC to Bellator MMA in 2015, part of...
Undefeated Lightweight Jesse Roberts Inks Exclusive Multi-Fight Deal with Bellator MMA
Undefeated lightweight Jesse Roberts has signed an exclusive, multi-fight deal with Bellator MMA. Roberts, 27, has posted a 6-0 record to start his professional fighting career, which saw him debut with Bellator in 2019 for a one-off fight against Brazilian...
With Weight Cuts Getting Harder, Bellator 205lb Champ Vadim Nemkov Interested in Permanent Move...
Russia's Vadim Nemkov currently holds the record for title defenses in Bellator's light heavyweight division at three — but in the not-so distant future, his time in the weight class could be over. Nemkov (16-2, 1NC) is widely considered one...
Justin Gaethje and Archie Colgan Talk Upcoming Fights, BMF Belt, and Goals Moving Forward
Justin Gaethje and Archie Colgan are teammates who have both had a huge impact on one another, pushing each other to become better versions of themselves. Coming up, Gaethje will fight on July 29 in Salt Lake City, Utah, against...
Kai Asakura vs. Juan Archuleta, Mikuru Asakura vs. Vugar Karamov Announced for Bellator X...
The first fights have been set for Super RIZIN 2, the RIZIN Fighting Federation portion of July's Bellator X RIZIN 2 card. Facing off in the traditional RIZIN ring on July 30 will be former Bellator MMA bantamweight champ Juan...
Bellator X RIZIN 2 Announced with Inaugural Flyweight Title Fight, A.J. McKee vs. Patricky...
The second full-fledged cross-promoted show between Bellator MMA and RIZIN Fighting Federation has been announced. Set to take place at the Saitama Super Arena in Saitama, Japan on July 30, 2023, Bellator X RIZIN 2 will see a slight change...
Bellator 299 in Dublin, Ireland Gets Six More Fights Including Kavanagh vs. Collins
Bellator MMA will return to Dublin, Ireland's 3Arena this September, with Irish star Sinead Kavanagh along for the ride. SBG Ireland's Kavanagh (9-5) should have the local crowd behind her when she takes on Sara Collins (4-0) in a women's...
James Gallagher Back Against Cris Lencioni at Bellator 298, Two More Bouts Added
Irish bantamweight James Gallagher will return to action this August. Gallagher (11-2), who has not competed since a loss to Patchy Mix in November of 2021, will face Cris Lencioni (11-3) at the event, set for the Sanford Pentagon in...
Storley vs. Ward, Moldavsky vs. Mowry Among Fights Announced for Bellator 298
Bellator MMA will head back to Sioux Falls, South Dakota in August for Bellator 298, with a welterweight showdown headlining the card. Set to take place at the Sanford Pentagon on August 11, 2023, Bellator 298 will see former interim...