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Larkin vs. Berkhamov, Franklin vs. Golm Among Bellator 283 Additions

Bellator 283 goes down on July 22, and sees the promotion make its debut in Tacoma, Washington. With the event quickly approaching, a number of key match-ups have now been announced for the card. On Tuesday, Bellator officials confirmed via...
Matt Mitrione, Bellator MMA

Matt Mitrione vs. Tyrell Fortune Announced for Bellator 255

Bellator's return to action this April received a co-main event yesterday. Today, the promotion's debut on Showtime received a heavyweight showdown. In a battle of youth vs. experience, Tyrell Fortune (9-1, 1NC) will take on Matt Mitrione (13-8, 1NC) at...
Gegard Mousasi and Scott Coker, Bellator 250

Gegard Mousasi to Defend Bellator Middleweight Title Against John Salter on August 13

Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi is scheduled to defend his title against John Salter on August 13 at Bellator 264. Bellator middleweight champion Gegard Mousasi will be looking to record the second defense of his title when he takes on...
Richie Smullen Bellator MMAvideo

Bellator 297: Richie Smullen Had No Hesitation Accepting Fight with Unbeaten Khizriev

SBG Ireland fighter and The Ultimate Fighter 27 alum Richie Smullen has put together a tidy five-fight win streak dating back to September of 2020, when he defeated British prospect Harry Hardwick. Smullen (10-2-1) returns to action this Friday at...
Phil Davis vs. Leo Leite Bellator

Phil Davis vs. Vadim Nemkov, Debut of Cindy Dandois Booked for Bellator’s Return to...

Phil Davis, Ryan Couture, and Cindy Dandois have all been added to Bellator MMA's return to Israel later this year. Former Bellator MMA light heavyweight champion Phil Davis has his next bout booked. First reported by MMA Junkie, Davis will...
Kate Jackson makes her Bellator MMA Friday at Bellator 182

Bellator 182: Kate Jackson Absolutely Hates Decisions, Looking for A Finish

England's Kate Jackson will be making her Bellator MMA debut Friday in Verona, New York. At Bellator 182, she'll square off against Colleen Schneider, a veteran of Invicta FC, Strikeforce, and The Ultimate Fighter. In advance of her promotional...
Ryan Couture, Bellator 201video

Bellator 201: Ryan Couture Wants to “Ride that Wave” with Promotion As It Grows

With Bellator poised to do big things in the second half of 2018 and beyond, Ryan Couture is looking to score a key win at Bellator 201. Which should allow him to "ride that wave" with the promotion moving...
Usman Nurmagomedov, Bellator 263

Usman Nurmagomedov In Custody After Police Officer Allegedly Hit with Car

Usman Nurmagomedov and an acquaintance have been taken into custody in Moscow, after a car the Bellator lightweight was in allegedly struck a police officer. The incident took place Thursday. Tass.ru was first to report the news, citing an unnamed...
Andrew Kapel Bellator MMA

Tony Johnson Out, Andrew Kapel in Against Joseph Creer at Bellator 249

Bellator 249 has a slight change to its lineup. On Wednesday, sources confirmed to Cageside Press that middleweight Tony Johnson had withdrawn from his bout with Joseph Creer. In his place, Andrew Kapel has stepped up. The event is set...
Leandro Higo and Ricky Bandejas, Bellator 249video

Bellator 249: “Snake” Leandro Higo Wants Title Shot or “Irish Chicken” Gallagher Next

Following Bellator 249, Leandro Higo has his sights set high. On gold, if he can get it. On a top name in the bantamweight division if not. Higo (20-5), a former title challenger, submitted Ricky Bandejas at the event in...

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